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R886 MFX

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,632 mi
Last recorded119,632 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 MFX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 119,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,632 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 112,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2011 100,807 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,281 miles

near side front windscreen has damage to the sweep area but not over 40mm

Fail 19 Oct 2010 95,281 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front windscreen has damage to the sweep area but not over 40mm

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front dip and main bulbs showing signs of blue tint

o/s/r arch starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front dip and main bulbs showing signs of blue tint

o/s/r arch starting to corrode

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,459 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on edges

off side rear brake pipe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2006 77,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,800 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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R886 MFX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R886 MFX, 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 R886 MFX registered?

R886 MFX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R886 MFX safe to buy?

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