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R59 PRS

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,572 mi
Last recorded55,572 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 PRS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,572 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD

FRINT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND EDGES OF INNER FACING///CREEPING TOWARDS CENTRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

NOISE BEGINNING AT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS UNABLE TO CHECK AT ORIGINAL TEST BECAUSE OF BRAKE STICKING ON

Fail 28 Jan 2008 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD

FRINT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND EDGES OF INNER FACING///CREEPING TOWARDS CENTRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 17 Jan 2007 49,871 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 45,211 miles

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

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)

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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R59 PRS is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 R59 PRS, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R59 PRS registered?

R59 PRS is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R59 PRS safe to buy?

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