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S880 XOX

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,097 mi
Last recorded135,097 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 135,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,904 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 118,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,251 miles

incorrect radio station playing ......tester has corrected this issue

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 100,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,252 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 XOX is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

S880 XOX is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S880 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 XOX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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