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R477 OJR

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,282 mi
Last recorded58,282 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 OJR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,416 miles

all brake pipe ends corroded!

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,414 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipe ends corroded!

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,391 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R477 OJR is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R477 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R477 OJR registered?

R477 OJR is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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