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R198 TBV

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,422 mi
Last recorded47,422 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,422 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,422 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,468 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine running poor when at idle

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,716 miles

Engine running poor when at idle

Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,280 miles

Rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 29 Dec 2007 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 30 Dec 2006 31,896 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 31,896 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 97,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2006 26,146 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 TBV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R198 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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What year was R198 TBV registered?

R198 TBV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R198 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 TBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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