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S886 CBD

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,080 mi
Last recorded104,080 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 CBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/side rear wheel/tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,408 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode rear end

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,526 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 98,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 98,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 69,912 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,220 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 64,220 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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S886 CBD is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S886 CBD, 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 S886 CBD registered?

S886 CBD is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S886 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 CBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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