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R816 EHT

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,110 mi
Last recorded18,110 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 EHT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,110 miles

General underside surface rust.

Off side and Near side front tyres perished and splitting/cracking.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,623 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,267 miles

front suspension arms corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 17,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front indicators going white.

front suspension arms corroded.

o/s rear tyre perished.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,808 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 16,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,556 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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R816 EHT is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R816 EHT, 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 R816 EHT registered?

R816 EHT is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R816 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 EHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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