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R616 DJV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,235 mi
Last recorded26,235 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 DJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,706 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 24,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,657 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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R616 DJV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R616 DJV, 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 R616 DJV registered?

R616 DJV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R616 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 DJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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