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R814 NBL

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,598 mi
Last recorded68,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 NBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,598 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,202 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 41,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,392 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,649 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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R814 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R814 NBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R814 NBL registered?

R814 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R814 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 NBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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