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R384 KUB

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 KUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 100,550 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 97,132 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 97,132 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,330 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 88,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,006 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,187 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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R384 KUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R384 KUB, 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 R384 KUB registered?

R384 KUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R384 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 KUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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