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R422 EHO

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 EHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to hose swelling with rust (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded and swelling in clip (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak above gearbox

Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water inside (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to hose swelling with rust (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded and swelling in clip (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak above gearbox

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,379 miles

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

Slight wear n/s/r tyre, advise replacement.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,379 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight wear n/s/r tyre, advise replacement.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 35,107 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight leak from near side rear shock

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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R422 EHO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R422 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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R422 EHO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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