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R956 TWA

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,779 mi
Last recorded47,779 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 TWA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,779 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 47,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,936 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,938 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,470 miles

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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R956 TWA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R956 TWA, 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 R956 TWA registered?

R956 TWA is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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