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R763 DGA

1997 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 DGA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 77,715 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,630 miles

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

both front lower arms are corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 62,630 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front lower arms are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 55,862 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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R763 DGA is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R763 DGA, 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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How do I check the history of R763 DGA?

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What year was R763 DGA registered?

R763 DGA is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R763 DGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 DGA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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