MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brakes need atention
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brakes need atention
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s head light mounting broken been repaired beam right at time test
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s head light mounting broken been repaired beam right at time test
some plastic covered metal brake pipes at rear of car are swollen as if corroded beneath plastic covering
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside headlamp mounting bracket cracked but not affecting alignement
slight resistance felt whilst spinning nearside rear wheel
access to rear luggage compartment from behind rear seats
front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
horn not as loud as expected
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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R290 NRU is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R290 NRU, 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 R290 NRU registered?
R290 NRU is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R290 NRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R290 NRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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