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R986 VYB

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 VYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2009 23,732 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,372 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 VYB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

R986 VYB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R986 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 VYB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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