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T114 LRP

1999 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,812 mi
Last recorded118,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 LRP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,812 miles

Oil leak

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

clutch on its way out

Fail 15 Aug 2012 118,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

clutch on its way out

Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 111,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,656 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 101,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine oil is low

Pass 22 Aug 2009 90,130 miles

cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 8 Aug 2009 90,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 78,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 78,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,524 miles

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

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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T114 LRP is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 T114 LRP, 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 27 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T114 LRP registered?

T114 LRP is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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