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R480 OHN

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 OHN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 47,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 47,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R480 OHN is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R480 OHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R480 OHN registered?

R480 OHN is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R480 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 OHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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