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R166 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 89,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Cuts to sidewall of both front tyres but not deep enough to expose cord

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear schock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside door outer handle loose but still opens door

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,239 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Damage to rear of vehicle

Handbrake high

Noise from behind steering wheel

Slight blow from manifold

Fail 2 Jul 2009 81,239 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Damage to rear of vehicle

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Handbrake high

Noise from behind steering wheel

Slight blow from manifold

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,390 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2008 73,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Damage to rear of vehicle

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 61,636 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 61,636 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 54,223 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 54,223 miles

Front 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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R166 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 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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R166 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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