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R229 WOV

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,742 mi
Last recorded71,742 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 WOV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,742 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 71,742 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,777 miles

front and rear no plate deteriorated

n/s/f interior door handle damaged

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,539 miles

o/s/f ind outer lens missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre slight cracking

centre front registration plate slightly detriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,320 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 2,106 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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R229 WOV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R229 WOV, 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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R229 WOV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R229 WOV safe to buy?

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