MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,147 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear footbrake low effort
wipers not clearing correctly
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?
Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 LRS is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 LRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R983 LRS?
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What year was R983 LRS registered?
R983 LRS is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R983 LRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R983 LRS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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