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R435 CNV

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 CNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2011 67,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,034 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 66,034 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,913 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,714 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 62,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,048 miles

front brake discs rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,731 miles

front brake discs rusting

Fail 2 Apr 2007 56,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper rubber split at edge crack in front registration plate slight run out n/s/r tyre tread

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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R435 CNV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R435 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R435 CNV?

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What year was R435 CNV registered?

R435 CNV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R435 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 CNV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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