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R748 VOR

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 VOR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,226 miles

n/s o/s front lower wish bones starting to corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,787 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/ and n/s sills to floor.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wish bones starting to corroded and bushes wearing.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front lower wish bones starting to corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,419 miles

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

corrosion starting in n/s sill

front brake pads wearin g low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,398 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,524 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner egde.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 33,262 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R748 VOR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R748 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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R748 VOR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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