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R909 XVG

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 XVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 2 Jul 2014 75,019 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,675 miles

Small cracks in brake servo pipe.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,415 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,738 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,566 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R909 XVG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R909 XVG, 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 R909 XVG registered?

R909 XVG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R909 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 XVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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