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R629 NNN

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,004 mi
Last recorded65,004 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 NNN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,645 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,634 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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R629 NNN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R629 NNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R629 NNN registered?

R629 NNN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R629 NNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R629 NNN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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