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R110 EJV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,549 mi
Last recorded65,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,228 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,046 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,255 miles

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

n/s brake light inoperative

o/s and n/s headlight aim low

rear compensator valve siezed

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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R110 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R110 EJV, 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 R110 EJV registered?

R110 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R110 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R110 EJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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