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R639 GGA

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,711 mi
Last recorded44,711 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 GGA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,082 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R639 GGA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R639 GGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R639 GGA registered?

R639 GGA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R639 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 GGA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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