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R631 MJT

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,967 mi
Last recorded45,967 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 MJT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

handbrake button sticking

handbrake travel

rear beam corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

handbrake button sticking

handbrake travel

rear beam corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,448 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,549 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,549 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,874 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

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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R631 MJT is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R631 MJT, 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 R631 MJT registered?

R631 MJT is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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