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R224 TRX

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 TRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,389 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,030 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,030 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,046 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres preished

boyh rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R224 TRX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R224 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 R224 TRX registered?

R224 TRX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R224 TRX safe to buy?

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