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S867 EUB

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 EUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,610 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 34,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,048 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 31,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S867 EUB is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S867 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S867 EUB registered?

S867 EUB is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S867 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S867 EUB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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