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R24 HDL

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,031 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged/detached.

Offside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shock absorber dust cover damaged/detached.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged/detached.

Offside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

shock absorber dust cover damaged/detached.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very unevenly and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very unevenly and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,676 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,800 miles

wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 53,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,838 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,469 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,909 miles

Both front wipers Clear screen But leave some Streaks

Oil Leak from Rocker cover

Rear Brake's NOISEY < Dust >

Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,364 miles

All four tryres cracked in tread and n/s/r worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,608 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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R24 HDL is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R24 HDL, 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 R24 HDL registered?

R24 HDL is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R24 HDL safe to buy?

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