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R973 TLY

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,086 mi
Last recorded92,086 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 TLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,086 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,453 miles

Nearside rear tyre condition deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre condition deteriorated

Oil leak

slight travel on the brake pedal

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,453 miles

Nearside rear tyre condition deteriorated

Offside rear tyre condition deteriorated

Oil leak

slight travel on the brake pedal

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Boot not opening

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,524 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,372 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 72,372 miles

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

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

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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R973 TLY is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R973 TLY registered?

R973 TLY is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R973 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 TLY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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