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R225 OEL

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,847 mi
Last recorded125,847 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 OEL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 125,847 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2022 125,847 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 115,262 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 115,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,475 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,474 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,550 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 71,625 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,896 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,047 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,366 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 29,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,669 miles

sboth rear tyres have cuts in treads & are starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R225 OEL is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R225 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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R225 OEL is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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