MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear tyre perished
Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
o/s rear bearing possible starting to groan
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear bearing possible starting to groan
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 OUS is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R342 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R342 OUS is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 1997.
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