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R724 MSA

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 MSA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,705 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R724 MSA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R724 MSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R724 MSA registered?

R724 MSA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R724 MSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 MSA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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