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R315 OFX

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,197 mi
Last recorded110,197 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 OFX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers in poor condition

off side front indicator lens missing

off side no plate light unit lens missing

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,330 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 103,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 99,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,723 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 96,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,455 miles

advise tracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bump stops breaking up

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,756 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,754 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,134 miles

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

nearside outer door trim loose

rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside outer door trim loose

rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,669 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded,advise replacement at pad renewal

rear shock absorber bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,852 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,519 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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R315 OFX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R315 OFX, 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 R315 OFX registered?

R315 OFX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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