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R418 AON

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,032 mi
Last recorded47,032 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 AON
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 46,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres are cracking

Fail 18 May 2012 46,945 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres are cracking

Pass 16 May 2011 45,850 miles

Offside mirror glass gives distorted view

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,899 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 19 May 2010 44,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 May 2009 43,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,135 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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R418 AON is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R418 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 R418 AON registered?

R418 AON is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R418 AON safe to buy?

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