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R851 BAU

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 BAU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 71,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,762 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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R851 BAU is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 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 R851 BAU, 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 R851 BAU registered?

R851 BAU is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R851 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 BAU 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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