MOT Status
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40,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front tyres are close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside brake pipes are showing slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage.
Oil leak ()
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R588 ABD is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 R588 ABD, 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 R588 ABD registered?
R588 ABD is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R588 ABD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R588 ABD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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