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R624 DHO

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 DHO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 122,279 miles

O/S/F indicator lense missing.

battary loose in holder.

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,473 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 109,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 105,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 95,220 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 95,027 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 82,013 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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R624 DHO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R624 DHO, 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 R624 DHO registered?

R624 DHO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R624 DHO safe to buy?

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