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R310 OEW

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

40,671 mi
Last recorded40,671 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 40,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,407 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 35,383 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 35,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 35,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 34,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,465 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 34,464 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded behind gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,225 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,621 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 33,620 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo pipe cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 33,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,859 miles

Rear both bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,747 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,572 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perishing on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,342 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 23,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 17,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers smeer screen

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,058 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 15,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R310 OEW is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 R310 OEW, 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 R310 OEW registered?

R310 OEW is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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