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R346 UKM

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minimum reserve travel from parking brake lever

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minimum reserve travel from parking brake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorating

temporary repair to centre exhaust box. we advise attention a.s.a.p

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp switch faulty.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 63,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 49,698 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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R346 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R346 UKM, 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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What year was R346 UKM registered?

R346 UKM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R346 UKM safe to buy?

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