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R177 EGY

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,446 mi
Last recorded48,446 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,566 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R177 EGY is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R177 EGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R177 EGY registered?

R177 EGY is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R177 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 EGY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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