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W298 HPV

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 HPV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 71,358 miles

offside rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Fail 27 May 2010 71,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,085 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,085 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2007 46,878 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine under cover damaged n/s

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 May 2007 46,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine under cover damaged n/s

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,898 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2005 35,558 miles

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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W298 HPV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W298 HPV, 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 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W298 HPV registered?

W298 HPV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W298 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 HPV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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