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R971 TLY

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,719 mi
Last recorded74,719 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 TLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior door handles missing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,860 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,497 miles

n/s and o/s interior door handles missing

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,497 miles

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

n/s and o/s interior door handles missing

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,015 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner door handle missing

rear seats flat at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,990 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,808 miles

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,306 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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R971 TLY is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R971 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 R971 TLY registered?

R971 TLY is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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