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T981 PNA

1999 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,398 mi
Last recorded105,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 PNA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 105,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,499 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 98,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc slightly worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,930 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre close to limit

unable to check wheel bearings for noise due to excessive noise in workshop

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,590 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 78,570 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

o/s/r wheel started to bind

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,054 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Dec 2006 60,911 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,901 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)

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

long handbrake travel

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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T981 PNA is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 T981 PNA, 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 T981 PNA registered?

T981 PNA is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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