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R855 HFH

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 HFH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,328 miles

Both front inner door handles are insecure.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked on side wall.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,328 miles

Both front inner door handles are insecure.

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked on side wall.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,706 miles

OSF door check strap bolt loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 46,686 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OSF brake binding slightly

OSF door check strap bolt loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,923 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s/rtyre wall perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,673 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,582 miles

front number plate damaged. n/s wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,492 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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R855 HFH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R855 HFH, 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 R855 HFH registered?

R855 HFH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R855 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 HFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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