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R409 AON

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 AON
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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R409 AON is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R409 AON, 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 R409 AON registered?

R409 AON is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R409 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 AON shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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