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R292 OGC

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 OGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,717 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,083 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,670 miles

under-body components rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,317 miles

front suspension arm and rear coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 43,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension arm and rear coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs and pads are worn

nearside rear tyre is split/perished, no cords showing at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,590 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,654 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,261 miles

Both front brake discs look worn

Both front tyres are begin to perish

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,734 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 27,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,259 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,400 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,396 miles

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

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

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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R292 OGC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R292 OGC, 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 R292 OGC registered?

R292 OGC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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