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R259 TGM

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,453 mi
Last recorded82,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TGM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,453 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,510 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

collision damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2013 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

collision damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2012 72,231 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 72,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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 21 Mar 2011 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,513 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,373 miles

Battery adrift

Exhaust emission lambda readings close to the maximum threshold

Light impact damage to the nearside front wing and bonnet

Minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre section joints

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre tread depth low

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Rear wiper blade split

Reduced light emitted from the centre stop lamp

Slight oil weep at rear of engine

Fail 1 Feb 2010 64,363 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery adrift

Exhaust emission lambda readings close to the maximum threshold

Light impact damage to the nearside front wing and bonnet

Minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre section joints

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre tread depth low

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Rear wiper blade split

Reduced light emitted from the centre stop lamp

Slight oil weep at rear of engine

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,633 miles

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2009 59,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,097 miles

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

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

slight colision damage near side front wing

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,119 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 46,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,331 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 39,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to off side front wing

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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R259 TGM is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R259 TGM, 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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R259 TGM is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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