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R991 LPR

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,065 mi
Last recorded101,065 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 LPR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,065 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,043 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill corroded and split (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill corroded and split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,088 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,235 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 65,231 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,550 miles

both front discs have slight runout

both front lower arms back bushes starting to delaminate

n/s door step rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,550 miles

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

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

both front discs have slight runout

both front lower arms back bushes starting to delaminate

n/s door step rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,520 miles

n/s door step rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2010 55,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door step rusty

n/s/f pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,593 miles

n/s door step rusty

o/s door step 2 rust patchs

Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s door step rusty

o/s door step 2 rust patchs

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,082 miles

N/S DOOR STEP/ OUTER SILL RUST PATCH

N/S/F TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2 MM

N/S/R TYRE TREAD SLIGHT MS SHAPE

O/S DOOR STEP 2 RUST PATCHS STARTING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2MM

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,755 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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R991 LPR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R991 LPR, 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 R991 LPR registered?

R991 LPR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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