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R464 HTN

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,958 mi
Last recorded51,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,958 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,730 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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R464 HTN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R464 HTN, 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 R464 HTN registered?

R464 HTN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R464 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 HTN shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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