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R467 ULU

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,823 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

knock from engine

required 1 litre of oil for test

Fail 25 Jun 2009 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock from engine

required 1 litre of oil for test

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2007 64,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,285 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 7 Mar 2006 57,109 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 57,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 ULU is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R467 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

R467 ULU is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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