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R634 BEG

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 BEG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 108,591 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

when was cambelt change? sump rusty weeping oil rear tyres old and cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2008 100,356 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 100,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both sides front tyre worn on inner edges advise replacement and 4 wheeel alignment check

Miss fire

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Rear brake reading low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,522 miles

Both sides front lower arm bushes starting to seperate

Exhaust blowing (slight)

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and in poor condition

Offside rear tyre in poor condition

Rear brake reading uneven advise checking

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,866 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 84,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R634 BEG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red 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 R634 BEG, 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 R634 BEG registered?

R634 BEG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R634 BEG safe to buy?

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