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R650 UJC

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 UJC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,493 miles

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

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

o/s/r nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

o/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,974 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 37,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Antiroll bar corroded

Both front indicator lens cover missing

Both headlamp aim image patterns poor

Corrosion to P.A.S pipes

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Exhaust floor heat shield loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front road wheel damaged

Nearside front tyre wall heavily cracked

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust section casing corroded

Rear footbrake reading just on limit

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

Servo action poor

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,248 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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R650 UJC 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 71.4%.

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 R650 UJC, 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 R650 UJC registered?

R650 UJC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R650 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 UJC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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