MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight leak where centre exhaust joins tailpipe front brake discs rusty
slight leak where centre exhaust joins tailpipe front brake discs rusty
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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R253 VNP is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R253 VNP, 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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How do I check the history of R253 VNP?
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What year was R253 VNP registered?
R253 VNP is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R253 VNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 VNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R253 VNP have outstanding finance?
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