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R348 OEW

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,992 mi
Last recorded59,992 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,992 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corruded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corruded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components covered in surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components covered in surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2019 55,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components covered in surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has water ingress

Rear suspension components covered in surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,457 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front suspension components covered in surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components covered in surface rust but not deemed excessive at time of test

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at time of test

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front exhaust clamp corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Front suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed as excessive

Rear suspension components covered in heavy surface rust but not deemed as excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,865 miles

brake pipe ferrules curroding

fuel tank straps corroding

heavey surface rust on front wish bones

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,859 miles

both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,519 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,806 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,284 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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R348 OEW is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R348 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R348 OEW registered?

R348 OEW is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R348 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 OEW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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