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R964 TLY

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 TLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 36,675 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 35,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,546 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,632 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,632 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,843 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,843 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,268 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,979 miles

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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R964 TLY is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R964 TLY, 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 R964 TLY registered?

R964 TLY is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R964 TLY safe to buy?

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