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R258 PTF

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,354 mi
Last recorded183,354 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 PTF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 183,354 miles

engine bay fuel hoses generally aged/ deteriorated

fastener missing from nearside rear lamp unit

gaiter/ dust shield missing from nearside rear suspension unit.

gaiter/ dust shield missing from offsiide rear suspension unit.

nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism becoming weak

slight staining at rear number plate

vehicle internal control altered for alignment test

Fail 21 Oct 2016 183,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine bay fuel hoses generally aged/ deteriorated

fastener missing from nearside rear lamp unit

gaiter/ dust shield missing from nearside rear suspension unit.

gaiter/ dust shield missing from offsiide rear suspension unit.

nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism becoming weak

slight staining at rear number plate

vehicle internal control altered for alignment test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 174,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 174,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working missing /inside bumper??? (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 168,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 152,924 miles

n/s/f brake disc slight warp

o/s/r brake slightly binding

both front tyres worn on outter edges

exhaust system corroded,rear silencer very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 149,804 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front brake disc distorted

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2010 143,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 135,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front brake disc warped

temporary interior door handles fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 135,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front brake disc warped

temporary interior door handles fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 128,086 miles

tempory inner door handles fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2007 120,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 114,134 miles

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

temporary door handle fitted to n/s front door †n/s front drake disc distorted.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 109,674 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 109,668 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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R258 PTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R258 PTF, 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 R258 PTF registered?

R258 PTF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R258 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 PTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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