1998 SEAT Arosa 1.7L Diesel · R736 CVV
1998 SEAT Arosa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 May 1998. Recorded mileage 66,047 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R736 CVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 66,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Arosa (R736 CVV) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges & cracked (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
R736 CVV Mileage History
- 04/10/202265,462 mi
- 14/10/202265,492 mi+30 mi
- 24/04/202565,654 mi+162 mi
- 15/09/202666,032 mi+378 mi
- 25/09/202666,047 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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