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R227 BVG

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 BVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,011 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,696 miles

corrosion around o/s/door

exhaust front sections rusty and centre box holed

front discs ridged and pitted

front wipers smeary

sills slightly bent and rusty

stone chips in front screen

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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R227 BVG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R227 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.

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What year was R227 BVG registered?

R227 BVG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R227 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 BVG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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