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R426 DNB

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

70,686 mi
Last recorded70,686 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 DNB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,574 miles

BRAKE SERVICE

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES ARE SPLIT

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER DIRT COVERS ARE LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION

Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BRAKE SERVICE

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES ARE SPLIT

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER DIRT COVERS ARE LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,294 miles

N/S/Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight travel in handbrake.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight travel in handbrake.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,844 miles

1 BULB (OUT OF 6)INOP ON HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT.

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT IN HAND BRAKE LEVER

Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1 BULB (OUT OF 6)INOP ON HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT.

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT IN HAND BRAKE LEVER

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,288 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 55,287 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R426 DNB is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R426 DNB, 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 R426 DNB registered?

R426 DNB is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R426 DNB safe to buy?

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