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R421 EHO

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

1,388 mi
Last recorded1,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 EHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 1,388 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 1,388 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,446 miles

both front indicator covers missing

corrosion in offside outer sill

slight damage to drivers door mirror

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,040 miles

Offside door mirror cover damaged

both front indicator covers missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing area

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,322 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,322 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,361 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 55,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,057 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,057 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,501 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on edges

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,418 miles

Both front susp/arms getting abit corroded

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and abit cracked and perrished at tread and sidewall areas

D/Safts getting abit corroded

Slight wear and seperation starting at N/S/F lower susp/arm rear mounting bush

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,636 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly and Rear tyres abit perrished at outer sidewalls

N/S/F tyre abit scuffed at outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,739 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,739 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R421 EHO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R421 EHO, 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 R421 EHO registered?

R421 EHO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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