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R97 CVV

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,102 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

gearbox noisy

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

gearbox noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,439 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 95,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear foot brake getting weak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,582 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

middle and rear exhaust slight blow

nearside front suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes perished

slight play rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

long travel foot brake

middle and rear exhaust slight blow

nearside front suspension arm bushes perished

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes perished

slight play rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,236 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 72,271 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,271 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 70,257 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2006 63,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 63,660 miles

bonnet damaged

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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R97 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R97 CVV, 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 R97 CVV registered?

R97 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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