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R437 ADV

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,046 mi
Last recorded37,046 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aims on lowest limits

all suspension bushes accetable at time of tets

brake readings front 71% rear 31% deecelerameter test

diffrent wheels and tyres fitted to front axle

nominal suspension on this vehicle

shocks all cleaned off no signs of leakage at time of test and vehicle lowerd to excess

Fail 4 Mar 2011 36,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aims on lowest limits

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,540 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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R437 ADV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R437 ADV, 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 R437 ADV registered?

R437 ADV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R437 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 ADV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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