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R221 BVG

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,661 mi
Last recorded76,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 BVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion on insides of both front discs

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,142 miles

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,447 miles

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

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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R221 BVG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R221 BVG, 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 R221 BVG?

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What year was R221 BVG registered?

R221 BVG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R221 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 BVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R221 BVG have outstanding finance?

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