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R225 YLL

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,316 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,507 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,123 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,140 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,719 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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 YLL is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R225 YLL, 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 R225 YLL registered?

R225 YLL is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R225 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 YLL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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