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R804 PWN

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 PWN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,802 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 81,474 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S wheel arch is corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 75,646 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 71,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,791 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S headlamp damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S headlamp damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 35,043 miles

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,797 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 32,770 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R804 PWN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R804 PWN, 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 R804 PWN registered?

R804 PWN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R804 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 PWN shows 16 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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