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S880 RWC

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,012 mi
Last recorded3,012 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 RWC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,385 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 RWC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S880 RWC registered?

S880 RWC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S880 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 RWC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S880 RWC have outstanding finance?

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