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R411 SDF

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 SDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,907 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 103,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 98,337 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,544 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 91,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,172 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 874,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 874,217 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,685 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,651 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 75,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,956 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 60,283 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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R411 SDF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel 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 R411 SDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R411 SDF registered?

R411 SDF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R411 SDF safe to buy?

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