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R243 LTF

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,342 mi
Last recorded42,342 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 LTF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,342 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,626 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine service light on

nearside rear suspension bump-stop broken

offside rear suspension bump-stop broken

tyres have been run flat

Fail 7 Nov 2012 35,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine service light on

nearside rear suspension bump-stop broken

offside rear suspension bump-stop broken

tyres have been run flat

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,929 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear box joint

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,748 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,322 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,322 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 25,356 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,929 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 20,090 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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R243 LTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R243 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 R243 LTF registered?

R243 LTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R243 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 LTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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