MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
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.
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)
centre exhaust mounting bracket loose [nuts loose]
hand brake travel high
n s r seat belt flexible stalk cover missing
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
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R383 MVO registered?
R383 MVO is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R383 MVO safe to buy?
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