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R817 EHT

1997 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,707 mi
Last recorded140,707 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 EHT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 140,707 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise o/s cable outer casing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 140,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise o/s cable outer casing

Pass 25 May 2012 130,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres worn inner edges.

O/s step in rusty.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 127,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2009 127,800 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

noise inside passanger side rear drum

rear shock absorbers bump stops worn nearside and offside

Pass 20 May 2008 124,664 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 121,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 121,116 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 115,054 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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R817 EHT is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R817 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 R817 EHT registered?

R817 EHT is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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