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R347 KKH

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 KKH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,654 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,654 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,398 miles

Off side head lamp glass cracked.

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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R347 KKH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R347 KKH, 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 R347 KKH registered?

R347 KKH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R347 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 KKH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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