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R797 SLH

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,652 mi
Last recorded35,652 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 SLH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 34,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 30,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 30,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 28,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 26,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,312 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,305 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 21,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R797 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R797 SLH, 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 R797 SLH registered?

R797 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R797 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 SLH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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