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R103 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,290 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,290 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,212 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,212 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,442 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,813 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,169 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R103 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R103 FBE, 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 R103 FBE registered?

R103 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R103 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 FBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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