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R173 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,066 mi
Last recorded51,066 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,066 miles

both rear arches becoming corroded

drivers rear tyre becoming worn

pasangers rear tyre becoming perrished

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,652 miles

both rear arches becoming corroded

drivers door pilar becoming corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 45,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,441 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 44,441 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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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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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