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R24 JGN

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,599 mi
Last recorded29,599 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 JGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,643 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 26,901 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,872 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,639 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 24,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,238 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 23,238 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R24 JGN is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R24 JGN, 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 R24 JGN registered?

R24 JGN is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R24 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 JGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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