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R918 DHB

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,634 mi
Last recorded69,634 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 DHB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,634 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear arches corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 69,634 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear arches corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,104 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 64,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,346 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 57,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,217 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R918 DHB is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R918 DHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R918 DHB registered?

R918 DHB is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R918 DHB safe to buy?

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