MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all four tyre pressures low.
both front headlamp aims set to the upper limit.
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
all four tyre pressures low.
both front headlamp aims set to the upper limit.
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
release button sticking on hand brake leaver
tailgate will not open
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front shock absorbers poor damping action
offside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs corroded
front shock absorbers poor damping action
offside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded
washers poor
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
nearside front lower suspension bush strating to unbond
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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R425 ACR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R425 ACR, 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 R425 ACR registered?
R425 ACR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 1997.
Is R425 ACR safe to buy?
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