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R274 BUK

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,081 mi
Last recorded23,081 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,861 miles

rear brake shoes squeeling on aplication (may need replacing)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,154 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rusted

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,318 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 18,318 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,446 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,467 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 13,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,074 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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R274 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R274 BUK, 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 R274 BUK registered?

R274 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R274 BUK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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