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R695 AEW

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,424 mi
Last recorded54,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 AEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate faded

n/s mirror damage

Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate faded

n/s mirror damage

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,695 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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R695 AEW is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R695 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 R695 AEW registered?

R695 AEW is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R695 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 AEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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