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R467 NBF

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,174 mi
Last recorded117,174 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 NBF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 117,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,351 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Broken

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Sill Panel Damaged Nearside Door panel Damage

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,575 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 104,906 miles

Both Rear Suspension Dust Cover Bump Stop Rubbers Split and Covers Fallen on Shock Ab sorbers

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,906 miles

Both Rear Suspension Dust Cover Bump Stop Rubbers Split and Covers Fallen on Shock Ab sorbers

Pass 11 Aug 2009 104,160 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber ddust covers broken

Fail 18 Jul 2006 79,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

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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R467 NBF is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R467 NBF, 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 R467 NBF registered?

R467 NBF is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R467 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 NBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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