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R250 ORR

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 ORR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,587 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s front wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,176 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,259 miles

Oil leak

offside wishbone rear bush

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,587 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2011 54,989 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,925 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 52,925 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,094 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 49,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres walls perished slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,361 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,259 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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R250 ORR is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 R250 ORR, 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 R250 ORR registered?

R250 ORR is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R250 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 ORR 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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