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R388 XRV

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,079 mi
Last recorded46,079 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 XRV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 46,079 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2015 40,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,593 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 35,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 31,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 31,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2012 28,202 miles

Battery inscure

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Front registration plate damaged

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

Fail 4 May 2012 28,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery inscure

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 25,293 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner edge

o/s mirror housing and glass damaged not affecting view to rear or sharp edge.

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut cords not excposed.

Pass 4 May 2010 24,455 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 23,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 12 May 2009 23,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 6 May 2008 20,604 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 20,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2007 19,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2007 19,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 18,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyre outer walls starting to perish

very slight seepage from fuel filter

Pass 3 May 2006 18,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre outer walls starting to perish

very slight seepage from fuel filter

Pass 5 May 2005 16,847 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 16,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre wall starting to perish

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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R388 XRV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R388 XRV, 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 R388 XRV registered?

R388 XRV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R388 XRV safe to buy?

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