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R366 DRP

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 DRP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,386 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cuts in offside front tyre tread

offside outer sill starting to corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

cuts in offside front tyre tread

offside front wish bone rear bush starting to wear

offside front wish bone starting to corroded

offside outer sill starting to corroded

tavel on hand brake

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,804 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front lower arms very corrioed

Fail 21 Mar 2006 51,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front lower arms very corrioed

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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R366 DRP is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R366 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 R366 DRP registered?

R366 DRP is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R366 DRP safe to buy?

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