MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
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
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
n/s door step rusty
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
n/s door step rusty
o/s door step 2 rust patchs
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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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.
Is R991 LPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R991 LPR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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