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R775 YNB

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 YNB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,375 miles

Both outer sills damaged at rear

Exhaust emits noie close to acceptable limits

Fail 21 Jul 2010 99,371 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both outer sills damaged at rear

Exhaust emits noie close to acceptable limits

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,135 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 79,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 75,103 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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R775 YNB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R775 YNB, 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 R775 YNB registered?

R775 YNB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R775 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 YNB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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