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R886 WBW

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,804 mi
Last recorded95,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 WBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,804 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,968 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,863 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,205 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,699 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,463 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,887 miles

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 28,299 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 WBW is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R886 WBW, 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 R886 WBW?

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What year was R886 WBW registered?

R886 WBW is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R886 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 WBW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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