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R344 KYG

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 KYG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,850 miles

Both front brakes slightly tight

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE WIPER WORN

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE WIPER WORN

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,919 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,735 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,875 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,655 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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R344 KYG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R344 KYG, 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 R344 KYG registered?

R344 KYG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R344 KYG safe to buy?

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