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R290 BJA

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 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

RegistrationR290 BJA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,609 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,881 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,715 miles

body damage

exhaust blow centre rear pipe

Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,715 miles

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

body damage

exhaust blow centre rear pipe

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,429 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006
Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R290 BJA is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R290 BJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R290 BJA registered?

R290 BJA is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R290 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 BJA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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