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R684 SDV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,708 mi
Last recorded75,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 SDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,328 miles

n/s and o/s/f lower wishbones rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,810 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking slightly on outer walls

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,405 miles

Rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,287 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,023 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,545 miles

n/s and o/s/f wishbone arm rear bushes starting to crack

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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R684 SDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R684 SDV, 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 R684 SDV registered?

R684 SDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R684 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 SDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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