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R831 TKN

1997 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 TKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,610 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 57,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,796 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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R831 TKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R831 TKN, 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 R831 TKN registered?

R831 TKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R831 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 TKN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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