MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F tyre on limit.
N/S/F wheel trim missing.
O/S/F tyre getting low.
O/S/R tyre getting low.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Centre stop lamp not working.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F tyre on limit.
N/S/F wheel trim missing.
O/S/F tyre getting low.
O/S/R tyre getting low.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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R299 EBJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R299 EBJ, 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 R299 EBJ registered?
R299 EBJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R299 EBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R299 EBJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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