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R349 VYC

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,772 mi
Last recorded33,772 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,982 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front indicator light unit damaged.

Offside rear sill parcially corroded.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,950 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,937 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 26,270 miles

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

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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R349 VYC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R349 VYC, 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 R349 VYC registered?

R349 VYC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R349 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 VYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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