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R651 TYB

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 TYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 107,207 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 107,207 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,005 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,777 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,758 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhast (8.2.2.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 10,475 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,160 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f hub cap missing.wheels marked.front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,224 miles

n/s/f hub cap missing.wheels marked.front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,207 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bands

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 86,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 83,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,522 miles

slight blow from center exhaust.o/s door marked and n/s.wheels been curbed.o/s door mirror surround marked.noise from starter

Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,981 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,981 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 67,539 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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R651 TYB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R651 TYB, 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 R651 TYB registered?

R651 TYB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R651 TYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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