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R593 HFG

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,635 mi
Last recorded56,635 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 56,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 52,622 miles

FRONT TYRES BALDING INNER EDGES ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

Fail 27 May 2008 52,622 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT TYRES BALDING INNER EDGES ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

Pass 19 May 2007 47,774 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to separate

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 42,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,697 miles

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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R593 HFG is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R593 HFG, 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.

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What year was R593 HFG registered?

R593 HFG is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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