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R312 GEG

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,911 mi
Last recorded143,911 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 GEG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 143,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 122,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 118,410 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 118,356 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front towing device fitted

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,897 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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R312 GEG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R312 GEG, 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 R312 GEG registered?

R312 GEG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R312 GEG safe to buy?

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