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S879 RWC

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,123 mi
Last recorded120,123 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 RWC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 120,123 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 123,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,462 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 96,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,502 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 62,499 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,500 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r bumper end damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,500 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r bumper end 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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S879 RWC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S879 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 S879 RWC registered?

S879 RWC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S879 RWC safe to buy?

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