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R112 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,922 mi
Last recorded91,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,922 miles

hand brake travels

offstde front interior door pull handle insecure

rear brake efforts low

Fail 8 Jun 2013 91,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travels

offstde front interior door pull handle insecure

rear brake efforts low

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,985 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 85,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,398 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 80,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,988 miles

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

rear foot and hand brake needs checking and adjusting

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,685 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,624 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,307 miles

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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R112 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R112 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 R112 FBE registered?

R112 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R112 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 FBE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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