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R878 MGC

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 MGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate deteriorating

offside rear of body excessively corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2007 82,208 miles

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

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2007 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,632 miles

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R878 MGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R878 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R878 MGC registered?

R878 MGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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