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R359 WNC

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 WNC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 90,174 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 90,142 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

front & rear registration plate laminates seperating

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2010 90,142 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

front & rear registration plate laminates seperating

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,387 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,387 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 77,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,085 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,815 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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R359 WNC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 R359 WNC, 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 R359 WNC registered?

R359 WNC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R359 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 WNC 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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