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R716 GMR

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 GMR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,105 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,072 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 78,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,732 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 75,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front brake slight binding.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are corroded

osr seat belt is slow to retract

rear number plate is slightly detiorated

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,128 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,981 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades split on ends

osr light unit loose

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2007 62,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre split in tread.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,416 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 58,415 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wiper blades poor at clearing screen.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,755 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 52,752 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R716 GMR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R716 GMR, 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 R716 GMR registered?

R716 GMR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R716 GMR safe to buy?

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