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R221 TRX

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,475 mi
Last recorded90,475 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 TRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,475 miles

Damage to offside door and sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF tyre bold on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,475 miles

Damage to offside door and sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre bold on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 80,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 65,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shockabsorber top covers broken away from fixings.

centre silencer outer csse rusted.

Pass 16 May 2008 65,972 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber top covers broken away from fixings.

centre silencer outer csse rusted.

Pass 14 May 2007 50,379 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 50,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops perished and detetiorating

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,073 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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R221 TRX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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What year was R221 TRX registered?

R221 TRX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R221 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 TRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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