MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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