MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear arches becoming corroded
drivers rear tyre becoming worn
pasangers rear tyre becoming perrished
rear brake pipes becoming corroded
both rear arches becoming corroded
drivers door pilar becoming corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake load compensator only just working
drivers door mirror has been taped up , view to rear ok
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake load compensator only just working
drivers door mirror has been taped up not insecure , view to rear ok
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
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Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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R173 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R173 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 R173 FBE registered?
R173 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.
Is R173 FBE safe to buy?
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