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R199 TBV

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 83,568 miles

BOTH front tyre showing uneven quite heavy wear to outer edges

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion apparent o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general mainly age related corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,153 miles

general corrosion under vehicle mainly age related

slight blow from exhaust centre section

some corrosion apparent o/s outer sill / rear quarter panel area

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,024 miles

both front tyers worn on edges inner and outer

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose but secure

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 38,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 38,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 36,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,948 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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R199 TBV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R199 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 R199 TBV registered?

R199 TBV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R199 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 TBV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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