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R424 CNV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,382 mi
Last recorded102,382 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 CNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,382 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 102,382 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,276 miles

Battery insecure.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops/piston shrouds deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly.

Slight corrosion at NSR and OSR outer sills.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 98,276 miles

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

Battery insecure.

Front registration plate cracked.

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops/piston shrouds deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly.

Slight corrosion at NSR and OSR outer sills.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,475 miles

Both front wipers splitting at ends.

OSR and NSR suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,464 miles

Blowing sound heard at exhaust manifold area at beginning of test.

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

NSF and OSF headlamp reflectors deteriorating,beam patterns slightly hazy.

NSR and OSR shock absorber bump stops/piston shrouds deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight blowwing at centre and rear exhaust joints.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,796 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 76,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,431 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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R424 CNV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R424 CNV, 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 R424 CNV registered?

R424 CNV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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