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R439 CNV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,514 mi
Last recorded49,514 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 CNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,197 miles

corrosion to n/s/r sill area

rear number plate cracked

slight blow at rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Outer cill corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Outer cill corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Outer cill corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Outer cill corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,336 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front indicator lens loose

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,482 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 37,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,180 miles

front number plate cracked

rear tyres perishing on side walls

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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R439 CNV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R439 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 R439 CNV registered?

R439 CNV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R439 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 CNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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