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R880 MSO

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,430 mi
Last recorded101,430 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 MSO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 101,430 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 101,429 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 88,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,810 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 87,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underbody components very rusty

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

innertube fitted to offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2006 84,332 miles

front number plate in poor condition

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R880 MSO is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 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 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R880 MSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R880 MSO registered?

R880 MSO is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R880 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 MSO shows 6 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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