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R979 ADX

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,933 mi
Last recorded115,933 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 ADX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 115,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,611 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,920 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,920 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 72,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R979 ADX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R979 ADX, 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 R979 ADX registered?

R979 ADX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R979 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 ADX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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