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R313 OEW

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both door mirrors condition on limit

third brake light operative

Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,414 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both door mirrors condition on limit

third brake light operative

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,955 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,035 miles

both rear tyres slighly perished

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,195 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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R313 OEW is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R313 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 R313 OEW registered?

R313 OEW is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R313 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 OEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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