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R242 LTF

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LTF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 142,359 miles

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 138,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 138,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 128,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Vehicle struggled to go through emissions. Engine not running efficiently futher investigation required.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R242 LTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 R242 LTF, 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 R242 LTF registered?

R242 LTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R242 LTF safe to buy?

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