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R254 VNP

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,517 mi
Last recorded56,517 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 VNP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,517 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm. advise replacement.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,826 miles

Nearside Inner 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,751 miles

note; nearside rear tyre aprox 2mm, † offside rear tyre aprox 3mm..

Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,751 miles

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

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

note; nearside rear tyre aprox 2mm, † offside rear tyre aprox 3mm..

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,312 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R254 VNP is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R254 VNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R254 VNP registered?

R254 VNP is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R254 VNP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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