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S866 CBD

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,731 mi
Last recorded122,731 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 CBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 122,731 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greasesd

foot brake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 104,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 95,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions not done ex bloowing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,228 miles

all brake pipes signs of surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,560 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

left handbrake effort

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,560 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

left handbrake effort

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,617 miles

right front wishbone bush worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,612 miles

right front wishbone bush worn

windscreen damaged

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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S866 CBD is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S866 CBD, 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 S866 CBD registered?

S866 CBD is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S866 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S866 CBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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