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176 PG

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,700 mi
Last recorded63,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 PG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,700 miles

nearside rear light lense full of water

Fail 21 Jan 2026 63,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear light lense full of water

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,957 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,999 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,709 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,056 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 6,732 miles

slight oil leak from nearside front drive shaft oil seal

wheel trims fitted time of test

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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176 PG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 176 PG, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 176 PG registered?

176 PG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is 176 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 176 PG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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