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R34 WWP

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 WWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 142,198 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 135,178 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,378 miles

engine just passed emission wil get worse

Pass 11 Dec 2009 115,131 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 115,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 90,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 89,310 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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R34 WWP is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R34 WWP, 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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How do I check the history of R34 WWP?

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What year was R34 WWP registered?

R34 WWP is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R34 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 WWP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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