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R183 GRO

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GRO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,352 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 97,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,890 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 93,887 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advice n/s/f tyre wearing on in edge

Pass 1 Jul 2005 90,156 miles

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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R183 GRO is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R183 GRO, 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 R183 GRO registered?

R183 GRO is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R183 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 GRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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