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R247 LTF

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 LTF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,858 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS sill shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS sill shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,248 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Lamp condensated

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Lamp condensated

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,091 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 48,093 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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R247 LTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R247 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 R247 LTF registered?

R247 LTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R247 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 LTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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