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S864 RWC

1998 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 RWC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,300 miles

ffront tyres wearing inside advice alignment.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,233 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,673 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,408 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,402 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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S864 RWC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWC, 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 RWC registered?

S864 RWC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S864 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 RWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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