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R198 WOV

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,330 mi
Last recorded65,330 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 WOV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,330 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,676 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,532 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,121 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 49,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 44,036 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,308 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 WOV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R198 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

R198 WOV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R198 WOV safe to buy?

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