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R869 XON

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,452 mi
Last recorded83,452 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 XON
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 83,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing inner

offside front tyre badly worn inner

Pass 6 May 2015 77,598 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2015 77,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 May 2014 73,034 miles

Both Outer Lower Sills dammaged from jacking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 68,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2012 64,574 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,879 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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R869 XON is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R869 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

How do I check the history of R869 XON?

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What year was R869 XON registered?

R869 XON is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R869 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R869 XON shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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