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T265 FAP

1999 Seat Arosa S

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,927 mi
Last recorded75,927 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa S55,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 FAP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,726 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 55,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,259 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 48,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2005 40,220 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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T265 FAP is a 1999 Seat Arosa S in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,316 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T265 FAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T265 FAP registered?

T265 FAP is a 1999 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T265 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 FAP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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