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R814 ODC

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 103,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,754 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,484 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 81,484 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 69,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre badly age cracked

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 68,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,117 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 ODC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODC, 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 R814 ODC registered?

R814 ODC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R814 ODC safe to buy?

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