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R774 MGK

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,767 mi
Last recorded38,767 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 MGK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,767 miles

rear no. plate starting to fade

stone chip in swept area

Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no. plate starting to fade

stone chip in swept area

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,359 miles

stonechip in windscreen zone B

Both headlamp image patterns poor

Rear exhaust silencer very close to car body tailpipe

Rear number plate discolouring

Rear service brake effort low

Scrapping from behind steering wheel present

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,748 miles

rear brake compensator pivot rusty and sticking

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 20 Sep 2005 22,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake compensator pivot rusty and sticking

rear exhaust box rusting

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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R774 MGK is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R774 MGK, 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 R774 MGK registered?

R774 MGK is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R774 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 MGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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