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R432 MRX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,669 mi
Last recorded36,669 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 MRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,669 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 36,611 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 32,790 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat insecure at time of test. rectify asap. ()

Offside Front indicator lamp lens missing.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,784 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 28,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 24,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 24,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,533 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,182 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms inner rear bushs starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,597 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to split

Fail 17 Nov 2009 21,597 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,962 miles

O/s/r tyre low on limit

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,695 miles

O/s/r tyre low on limit

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,986 miles

Front brake pads low

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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R432 MRX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R432 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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What year was R432 MRX registered?

R432 MRX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R432 MRX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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