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R193 ORB

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,452 mi
Last recorded66,452 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 ORB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 66,452 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all pipes painted[fuel/brake]

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,069 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,988 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 36,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake imbalance 23%

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

osr tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 8 May 2006 35,521 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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R193 ORB is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R193 ORB, 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 R193 ORB registered?

R193 ORB is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R193 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 ORB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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