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R212 CVW

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 CVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf indicator lens damaged

nsr tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,456 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 62,594 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 57,311 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes getting weak

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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R212 CVW is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R212 CVW, 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 R212 CVW registered?

R212 CVW is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R212 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 CVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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