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R299 BUK

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,462 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension arms rusty

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,328 miles

front flexy hoses perished

front suspension arms rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2016 45,327 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front flexy hoses perished

front suspension arms rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,472 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 12,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 6,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,364 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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R299 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R299 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 R299 BUK registered?

R299 BUK is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R299 BUK safe to buy?

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