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R257 CMX

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,586 mi
Last recorded50,586 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 CMX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,432 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,309 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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R257 CMX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R257 CMX, 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 R257 CMX registered?

R257 CMX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R257 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 CMX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R257 CMX have outstanding finance?

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