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R327 CVV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,683 mi
Last recorded135,683 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 135,683 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 135,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 116,837 miles

damage to r/n/s lamp lense.

front nr plate cracked.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 116,837 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

damage to r/n/s lamp lense.

front nr plate cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 95,714 miles

damadge to n/s/r light lens

damage to o/s outer sill

damaged to front number plate

damaged to n/s/f indicator lens

n/s/f electric window not opening fully

o/s/f wiper rubber split

part of high level brake lamp not working

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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R327 CVV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R327 CVV, 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

How do I check the history of R327 CVV?

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What year was R327 CVV registered?

R327 CVV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R327 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 CVV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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