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R690 AEW

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 AEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 96,608 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 86,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside lower sill is corroded

rotation on nearside rear tyre is wrong way

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 11 May 2009 86,964 miles

offside lower sill is corroded

rotation on nearside rear tyre is wrong way

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 3 May 2008 81,447 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 81,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 3 May 2006 73,437 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 73,436 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R690 AEW is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R690 AEW, 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 R690 AEW registered?

R690 AEW is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R690 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 AEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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