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R244 MGJ

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 MGJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 42,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,394 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 27,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,279 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,267 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,826 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 22,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,946 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 17,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,476 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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R244 MGJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R244 MGJ, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R244 MGJ registered?

R244 MGJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R244 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 MGJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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