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S334 NRB

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,133 mi
Last recorded146,133 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 NRB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 146,133 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE - REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE

Fail 14 May 2015 146,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE - REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2014 133,736 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S & N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER PROTECTION COVERS MISSING

O/S DOOR HINGES WORN

Fail 7 May 2014 133,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S & N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER PROTECTION COVERS MISSING

Pass 9 May 2013 126,378 miles

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 15 May 2012 118,999 miles

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 10 May 2012 118,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

N/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 100,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 91,142 miles

Advise:brake master cylinder and servo damp.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 91,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise:brake master cylinder and servo damp.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,852 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracks

Pass 4 May 2007 77,180 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S334 NRB is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 S334 NRB, 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 27 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S334 NRB registered?

S334 NRB is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S334 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S334 NRB 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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