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S880 BSC

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,467 mi
Last recorded123,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 BSC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,450 miles

rear suspension and brake pipes rusting

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 97,401 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 97,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,727 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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S880 BSC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S880 BSC, 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 S880 BSC registered?

S880 BSC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S880 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 BSC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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