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R198 EGY

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,491 mi
Last recorded48,491 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,750 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,561 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 45,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,667 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,666 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,010 miles

rumble from offside rear wheel bearing replacement recomended asap

Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bearing rumble offside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,335 miles

bearing rumble offside rear

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,857 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 25,002 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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R198 EGY is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R198 EGY, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 EGY registered?

R198 EGY is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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