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R671 CUB

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,142 mi
Last recorded20,142 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 CUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,142 miles

front number plate detiorated nsf wheel rim damged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,680 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,680 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

SLIGHT CRACKING BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

SLIGHT DISCOLOURISATION ON FUEL FILTER POSSIBLEY HAS BEING SLIGHT LEAK/

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,821 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 15,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,523 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,474 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 11,474 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R671 CUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R671 CUB, 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 R671 CUB registered?

R671 CUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R671 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 CUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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