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R109 CTG

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,792 mi
Last recorded87,792 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 CTG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,792 miles

both sills have been repaired

offside front indicator cover is missing

Fail 30 Jan 2013 82,876 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both door steps, outer sills & outer rear wheel arches are starting to corrode

brake pipe to offside rear is starting to corrode

front brake disc's are starting to corrode on the inner face

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,876 miles

both door steps, outer sills & outer rear wheel arches are starting to corrode

brake pipe to offside rear is starting to corrode

front brake disc's are starting to corrode on the inner face

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,720 miles

surface corrosion on nearside sill

Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface corrosion in O/S & N/S sills

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,130 miles

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

movement in rear bearings

ns sill rusted

nsr bumpstop deteriorated

os sill badly rusted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,911 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

play in osr bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,911 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

play in osr bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,746 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 44,330 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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R109 CTG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R109 CTG, 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 R109 CTG registered?

R109 CTG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R109 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 CTG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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