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R638 HGO

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 HGO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,530 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front boor mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,475 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 72,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,404 miles

damage to offside rear wing

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,135 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,745 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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R638 HGO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R638 HGO, 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 R638 HGO registered?

R638 HGO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R638 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 HGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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