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R124 EJV

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,164 mi
Last recorded42,164 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,164 miles

Both resr shock covers damaged/insecure

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 41,015 miles

rear wiper split

service indicator on

Pass 26 May 2010 39,771 miles

offside door mirror glass broken

Pass 22 May 2009 37,487 miles

nearside door wont open from inside

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,232 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front indicator bulbs are faded advise replacement

front suspension lower arm bushes are separating

gearlever knob is broken

radiator fan is very noisy advise rectify

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,760 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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R124 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 85.7%.

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 R124 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 R124 EJV registered?

R124 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R124 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 EJV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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