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R401 MRX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 MRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,633 miles

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

the nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,772 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,200 miles

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

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

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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R401 MRX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R401 MRX, 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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How do I check the history of R401 MRX?

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What year was R401 MRX registered?

R401 MRX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R401 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 MRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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