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S86 NGF

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,307 mi
Last recorded126,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 NGF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 118,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,588 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,312 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 94,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 86,686 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 86,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,162 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,907 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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S86 NGF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel 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 S86 NGF, 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 S86 NGF registered?

S86 NGF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S86 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 NGF 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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