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R355 DRP

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,188 mi
Last recorded78,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 DRP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 73,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker casings adrift

Pass 27 May 2014 67,348 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 67,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,808 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 59,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 51,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 51,460 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 42,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 32,379 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 21,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 10,425 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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R355 DRP is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R355 DRP, 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 R355 DRP registered?

R355 DRP is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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