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R65 XNF

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 XNF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,528 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,180 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,757 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside font tyre damage, Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,330 miles

Excesse of oil leaking .

Fail 30 Oct 2012 58,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Excesse of oil leaking .

Fail 19 Oct 2011 53,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system leaking slightly at joint with rear silencer

front brake discs lipped, and corroded on inner surfaces

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,633 miles

exhaust system leaking slightly at joint with rear silencer

front brake discs lipped, and corroded on inner surfaces

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2010 47,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,076 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise wheel aligment check due to ware on inner edge of front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,030 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,030 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,658 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 28,181 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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R65 XNF is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R65 XNF, 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 R65 XNF registered?

R65 XNF is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R65 XNF safe to buy?

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