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R791 VLR

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,771 mi
Last recorded49,771 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,771 miles

Nearside Mirror Slightly Damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,612 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,728 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES WEAR

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,496 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 39,984 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,984 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,744 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,263 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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R791 VLR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R791 VLR, 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 R791 VLR registered?

R791 VLR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R791 VLR safe to buy?

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