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R950 ERL

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,484 mi
Last recorded82,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 ERL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,484 miles

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

front suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2008 82,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 77,209 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight corrosion on power steering pipes.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,119 miles

both front brake discs are rusting on inner faces

both front suspension lower arms are rusting

fuel filler cap is non-genuine

nearside rear brake binds slightly

nearside rear tyre has 2.5mm of tread left

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint

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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R950 ERL is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R950 ERL, 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 R950 ERL registered?

R950 ERL is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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