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R757 HUB

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,526 mi
Last recorded45,526 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 HUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 45,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 44,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,558 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy pass and advise

Rear Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy pass and advise

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,104 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 39,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,583 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,492 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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R757 HUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R757 HUB, 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 R757 HUB registered?

R757 HUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R757 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 HUB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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