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R279 BUK

1998 Seat Arosa

White Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,031 mi
Last recorded70,031 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,031 miles

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

snow tyre fitted to n/s/f

Pass 11 May 2010 50,565 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 50,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 42,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,413 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 37,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 37,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,710 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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R279 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R279 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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R279 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R279 BUK safe to buy?

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