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R211 YLL

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,219 mi
Last recorded147,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 YLL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 147,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 128,397 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 129,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 118,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 118,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

change off rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2006 101,590 miles

Oil leak

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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R211 YLL is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R211 YLL, 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 R211 YLL registered?

R211 YLL is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R211 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 YLL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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