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R428 BDL

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 BDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 111,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

near side front outer sill rusting out outside proscribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,218 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 108,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 102,708 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,935 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,963 miles

advise offside front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,701 miles

both wipers poor

Fail 28 Aug 2008 75,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,911 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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R428 BDL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R428 BDL, 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 R428 BDL registered?

R428 BDL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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