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R178 GAA

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,028 mi
Last recorded52,028 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 GAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,028 miles

front indicators faded

front wipers starting to smeer

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,944 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,382 miles

slight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,058 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 39,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R178 GAA is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R178 GAA, 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 R178 GAA registered?

R178 GAA is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R178 GAA safe to buy?

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