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R986 UAN

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,103 mi
Last recorded23,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 UAN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,103 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearsdie rear tyre has perishing on sidewall

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 23,035 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,864 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,336 miles

n/s/f outer brake pad looks to be in poor condition.

o/s/f tyre perishing & wearing on inner edge.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,731 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 16,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,726 miles

rear no plate deteriorating.

some perishing begining at rear tyres.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,624 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear tyres becoming perished within tread areas.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,258 miles

clean/renew wiper blades.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 9,797 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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R986 UAN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R986 UAN, 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 R986 UAN registered?

R986 UAN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R986 UAN safe to buy?

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