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R476 NBF

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,654 mi
Last recorded59,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 NBF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,654 miles

Engine show signs of oil and coolant leak

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 11 Nov 2024 59,599 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 44,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 43,866 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 43,866 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 43,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 42,497 miles

Offside Front clear indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls severely cracking up

Offside door check strap broken away from body

Fail 10 May 2019 42,479 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front clear indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls severely cracking up

Offside door check strap broken away from body

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,413 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,959 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,563 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,563 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,599 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,937 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 33,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,689 miles

Off side front wiper blade

Off side front wiper blade judder.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front wiper blade

Off side front wiper blade judder.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 15,147 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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R476 NBF is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R476 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 R476 NBF registered?

R476 NBF is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R476 NBF safe to buy?

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