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R227 OEL

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 OEL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 111,171 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise brake check

rear imbalance 31%

Fail 29 Jan 2013 111,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear imbalance 31%

Pass 28 Jan 2012 100,115 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Jan 2012 100,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,856 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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R227 OEL is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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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What year was R227 OEL registered?

R227 OEL is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R227 OEL safe to buy?

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