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R269 TGM

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 TGM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 127,344 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 25 Jan 2013 127,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jan 2012 121,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front lower suspension arm inner rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2010 108,581 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,903 miles

Front no plate broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,267 miles

4 rfr's issued at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2007 80,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 79,893 miles

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

boot lock sticky and difficult to unlock

discolouration to front number plate and some damage to rear number plate

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perrishing and has some uneven tyre wear

rear wiper not working

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,702 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,874 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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R269 TGM is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R269 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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R269 TGM is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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