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R235 MRU

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,903 mi
Last recorded54,903 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 MRU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,903 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 47,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 45,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 45,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,697 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,757 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,292 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 26,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 23,416 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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R235 MRU is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R235 MRU, 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 R235 MRU registered?

R235 MRU is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R235 MRU safe to buy?

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