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R848 XON

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,842 mi
Last recorded149,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 XON
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 149,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 132,614 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 132,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 115,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 115,007 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 100,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 100,789 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1 of high level stop lamps inoprative

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front & rear number plates discolored

oil leak

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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R848 XON is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R848 XON, 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 R848 XON registered?

R848 XON is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R848 XON safe to buy?

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