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S864 BGD

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,063 mi
Last recorded61,063 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 BGD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,506 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 53,506 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,358 miles

front wishbone rear bushes split

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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S864 BGD is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc 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 S864 BGD, 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 S864 BGD registered?

S864 BGD is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S864 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 BGD 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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