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R112 EJV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,112 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,273 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,123 miles

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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R112 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R112 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 R112 EJV registered?

R112 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R112 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 EJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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