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R420 OWO

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 OWO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,789 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyre edges worn

rear shock absorber covers detatched

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,156 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,155 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,982 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

High level brake lamp 10% inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2006 36,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 31,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 31,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R420 OWO is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R420 OWO, 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 R420 OWO registered?

R420 OWO is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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