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R243 BUK

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers split but still clear the screen [boarderline]

Fail 25 Jun 2008 105,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R243 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R243 BUK, 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 R243 BUK registered?

R243 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R243 BUK safe to buy?

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