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R741 VOR

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 VOR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,315 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear brakes low effort

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,148 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

auxiliary belt perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,056 miles

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,485 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,730 miles

Both rear tyres side walls showings signs of very slight crazeing

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,599 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,594 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,116 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005

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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R741 VOR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R741 VOR, 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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R741 VOR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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