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R834 ODC

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,199 mi
Last recorded16,199 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,199 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,199 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPES APPEAR TO BE CORRODING UNDERNEATH THE PROTECTIVE COATING

Fail 12 Sep 2008 15,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPES APPEAR TO BE CORRODING UNDERNEATH THE PROTECTIVE COATING

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,349 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES HAVE CORROSION.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005

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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R834 ODC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R834 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R834 ODC registered?

R834 ODC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R834 ODC safe to buy?

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