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R129 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 74,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 70,429 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 70,429 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 May 2007 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 May 2006 56,947 miles

Nearside 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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R129 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R129 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 R129 FBE registered?

R129 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R129 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 FBE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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