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R365 LLJ

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,302 mi
Last recorded167,302 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 LLJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 167,302 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 166,369 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 166,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 May 2013 163,008 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 163,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 154,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 154,436 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 145,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 145,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 132,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 126,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 113,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 98,582 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 98,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 87,319 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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R365 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R365 LLJ, 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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R365 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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