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R98 NWT

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,424 mi
Last recorded55,424 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 NWT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 55,424 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,736 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 50,726 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 48,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,176 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,137 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,008 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,996 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,251 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 37,251 miles

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

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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R98 NWT is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 NWT, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R98 NWT registered?

R98 NWT is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R98 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 NWT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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