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R383 MVO

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 MVO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 101,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,178 miles

Black surround missing that surrounds red plastic clip on O/S/R seatbelt. Still functions correctly.

Both front bottom wishbones, rear bushes just starting to deteriorate at edges.

Exhaust blowing in 2x places where it joins together.

Handbrake lever travel high.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,178 miles

Black surround missing that surrounds red plastic clip on O/S/R seatbelt. Still functions correctly.

Both front bottom wishbones, rear bushes just starting to deteriorate at edges.

Exhaust blowing in 2x places where it joins together.

Handbrake lever travel high.

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,386 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket loose [nuts loose]

hand brake travel high

n s r seat belt flexible stalk cover missing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 74,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket loose [nuts loose]

hand brake travel high

n s r seat belt flexible stalk cover missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,537 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,043 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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R383 MVO is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R383 MVO, 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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R383 MVO is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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