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V831 DAH

1999 Seat Arosa S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,471 mi
Last recorded64,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa S55,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 DAH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,471 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 64,456 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 major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 40,903 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)

thorn in n/s/r tyre

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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V831 DAH is a 1999 Seat Arosa S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V831 DAH, 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 V831 DAH registered?

V831 DAH is a 1999 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V831 DAH safe to buy?

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