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R816 SLH

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 SLH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,183 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 43,667 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front tyre slightly cut on side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,667 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front tyre slightly cut on side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,207 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,328 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,771 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,835 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 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R816 SLH registered?

R816 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R816 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 SLH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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