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R433 ODP

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,942 mi
Last recorded67,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 ODP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,942 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,159 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,970 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 51,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,962 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 44,915 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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R433 ODP is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R433 ODP, 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 R433 ODP registered?

R433 ODP is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R433 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 ODP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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