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R240 CMX

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 CMX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,016 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust near o/s/f seat belt anchor point

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust near o/s/f seat belt anchor point

Fail 6 Nov 2010 64,781 miles

Both rear shock covers adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front shock weeping

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

aux belt cracked

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,781 miles

Both rear shock covers adrift

Off side front shock weeping

aux belt cracked

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,401 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 44,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 35,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 31,866 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

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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R240 CMX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R240 CMX, 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 R240 CMX registered?

R240 CMX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R240 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 CMX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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