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R890 NCU

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 NCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 28,569 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 28,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R890 NCU is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R890 NCU, 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 R890 NCU registered?

R890 NCU is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R890 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 NCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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