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R968 HGC

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 HGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,609 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,105 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,680 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,420 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE LOW AND TYRES ARE PERISHED.

DAMAGE TO OS SILL REAR LOWER LIP

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE NS OF THE ENGINE

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,055 miles

FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

I HAVE TOPED UP ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS VERY LOW AND THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK ON THE NS OF THE ENGINE.

OSR SILL LOWER LIP DAMAGED.

OSR SUSPENION BUMP STOP IS IN POOR CONDITION.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUTTON STICKS SLIGHTLY AT TIMES

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE FRONT BRAKES

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,826 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUTTON STICKS SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 31,793 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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R968 HGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R968 HGC registered?

R968 HGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R968 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 HGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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