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R209 YNN

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 YNN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2010 95,819 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 82,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 12 Jul 2006 70,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock covers broken

Pass 30 Jun 2005 66,446 miles

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

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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R209 YNN is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R209 YNN, 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 R209 YNN registered?

R209 YNN is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R209 YNN safe to buy?

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