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R282 NRG

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,389 mi
Last recorded86,389 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 NRG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/side outer sill correded but o k at test

o/side sill damage but o k at test

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/side outer sill correded but o k at test

o/side sill damage but o k at test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise proper inspection of front suspension with wheels removed due to various noises

breather pipes disconnected under bonnet and strong smell of fuel

corrosion top both rear metal brake pipes and ferrols

general corrosion to exhaust

movement in o/s wishbone rear bush

n/s anti roll bar d bush securing bracket repaired with nut and bolt

n/s/f outer sill corroded through but not within 30cm radius of anything

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r sill dented

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

power steering pipes badly corroded near steering rack

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge and about to break through tread

Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 70,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,631 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 55,295 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 55,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R282 NRG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R282 NRG, 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 R282 NRG registered?

R282 NRG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 January 1998.

Is R282 NRG safe to buy?

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