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R346 VJO

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 VJO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,775 miles

corrosion and damage to n/s outer sills

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to o/s/r outer quater pannel

corrosion to rear wheel arches

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

play in rear wheel bearings

poor running at idle

Fail 6 Aug 2009 89,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion and damage to n/s outer sills

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to o/s/r outer quater pannel

corrosion to rear wheel arches

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

play in rear wheel bearings

poor running at idle

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,442 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2008 81,442 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,355 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 65,268 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2005 65,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VJO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

R346 VJO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R346 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 VJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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