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R927 CBA

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 CBA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 96,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre on 2m

Fail 26 Jul 2008 96,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre on 2m

Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 86,736 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low on the edges

Pass 20 May 2006 80,906 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 80,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 80,843 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R927 CBA is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R927 CBA, 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 R927 CBA registered?

R927 CBA is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R927 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R927 CBA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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