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R895 MCW

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,588 mi
Last recorded70,588 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 MCW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,588 miles

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,585 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,125 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,256 miles

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

n/s rear shocker casing loose

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R895 MCW is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R895 MCW, 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 R895 MCW registered?

R895 MCW is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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