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R218 TRX

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 TRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,245 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 68,235 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,274 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,586 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 54,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,576 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,041 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight wear noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2006 42,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 36,032 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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R218 TRX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R218 TRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R218 TRX?

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What year was R218 TRX registered?

R218 TRX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R218 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 TRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R218 TRX have outstanding finance?

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