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R802 SLH

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 SLH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 117,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,064 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,420 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,924 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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R802 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R802 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 R802 SLH registered?

R802 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R802 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 SLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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