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S874 BAF

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 BAF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,763 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,301 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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S874 BAF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green 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 S874 BAF, 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 S874 BAF registered?

S874 BAF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S874 BAF safe to buy?

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