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R220 OEL

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 OEL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber bumpstop broken

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,643 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear tyres and offside front deterioated/spliting

front and rear reg plates detrioated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,643 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear tyres and offside front deterioated/spliting

front and rear reg plates detrioated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Dec 2014 65,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres sidewall badly perrishing

passenger door window winder handle broken

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres sidewall badly perrishing

passenger door window winder handle broken

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,144 miles

engine breather hose calapsed

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fan belt badly splitting/perrished

near side front window winder handle broken

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,144 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine breather hose calapsed

fan belt badly splitting/perrished

near side front window winder handle broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,415 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,616 miles

fanbelt worn

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fanbelt worn

nearside front tyre closes to legal limit

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,820 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,820 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 45,811 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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R220 OEL is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R220 OEL, 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 R220 OEL registered?

R220 OEL is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R220 OEL safe to buy?

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