MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside rear bumper poorly secured/fixed
oil leak from engine/gearbox
rigid servo air pipe repaired at union - repair appears sound
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak from engine/gearbox
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic covered brake pipes with some bubbling under coating on rear pipes
surface corroison to front lower suspension arms
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dash warning light indicates engine temp hot.
offside front indicator lens missing
plastic covered brake pipes with some bubbling under coating on rear pipes
surface corroison to front lower suspension arms
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate cracked
os handbrake slow to operate
play in both rear wheel bearings
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate cracked
os handbrake slow to operate
play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 GJN is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R285 GJN, 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 R285 GJN registered?
R285 GJN is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R285 GJN safe to buy?
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