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R29 GBD

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,683 mi
Last recorded45,683 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 GBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,343 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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R29 GBD is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R29 GBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R29 GBD registered?

R29 GBD is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R29 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 GBD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R29 GBD have outstanding finance?

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