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R875 XON

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 XON
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 78,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,883 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 73,883 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 68,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,258 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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R875 XON is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R875 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 R875 XON registered?

R875 XON is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R875 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 XON shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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