1998 SEAT Arosa 1.7L Diesel · R736 CVV
1998 SEAT Arosa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 65,654 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1716cc
R736 CVV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 65,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R736 CVV Mileage History
- 09/09/202265,422 mi
- 04/10/202265,462 mi+40 mi
- 14/10/202265,492 mi+30 mi
- 24/04/202565,654 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 88 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R736 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Arosa (R736 CVV) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”.
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