MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside outer sill panel slightly rusty
nearside rear wheel arch starting too rust
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside outer sill panel slightly rusty
nearside rear wheel arch starting too rust
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake master fluid level between max and min.
Rear number plate fading.
Rust to n/s/r wheel arch and door shut
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R836 TKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R836 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.
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What year was R836 TKN registered?
R836 TKN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 October 1997.
Is R836 TKN safe to buy?
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