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T655 BRF

1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI68,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT655 BRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

little reserve travel on hand brake

n/s/r quarter panel and waist moulding damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,879 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

little reserve travel on hand brake

n/s/r quarter panel and waist moulding damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 72,390 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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T655 BRF is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,868 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T655 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T655 BRF registered?

T655 BRF is a 1999 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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