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R967 HGC

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,734 mi
Last recorded41,734 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 HGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 41,734 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 38,474 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,117 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,277 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,911 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 26,933 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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R967 HGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R967 HGC, 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 R967 HGC registered?

R967 HGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R967 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 HGC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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