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R236 BVG

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,064 mi
Last recorded59,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 BVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,079 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,143 miles

exhaust corroded and rattle in c/box

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 23,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight cracking in servo pipe

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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R236 BVG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R236 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 R236 BVG registered?

R236 BVG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R236 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 BVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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