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R662 MJM

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 MJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,533 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,715 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,569 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 36,569 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,559 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 31,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,614 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,971 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 21,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 18,481 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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R662 MJM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R662 MJM, 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 R662 MJM registered?

R662 MJM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R662 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 MJM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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