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R881 TWG

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,434 mi
Last recorded47,434 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 TWG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,434 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch area's are damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres are heavily worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

offside front wheel has negative camber

oil residue auto box

Fail 5 Oct 2018 47,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside & offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch area's are damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres are heavily worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

offside front wheel has negative camber

oil residue auto box

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,975 miles

HEADER TANK CAP MISSING

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 38,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 34,923 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 34,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,251 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,805 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,029 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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R881 TWG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R881 TWG, 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 R881 TWG registered?

R881 TWG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R881 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 TWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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