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R190 TBV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,991 miles

Front Brake hoses slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,991 miles

Front Brake hoses slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2017 80,646 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,177 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f rear bushes perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f rear bushes perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2013 65,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,208 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust joint corroded not blowing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,664 miles

front number plate

Pass 21 May 2010 50,756 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 43,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 43,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,228 miles

REPORT N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,863 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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R190 TBV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R190 TBV, 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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R190 TBV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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