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R113 EJV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,691 mi
Last recorded55,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,690 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,654 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,346 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,185 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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R113 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R113 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 R113 EJV registered?

R113 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R113 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 EJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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