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T749 TBL

1999 Seat Arosa S

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,063 mi
Last recorded60,063 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa S55,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 TBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,143 miles

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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T749 TBL is a 1999 Seat Arosa S in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T749 TBL, 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.

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What year was T749 TBL registered?

T749 TBL is a 1999 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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