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R301 JDV

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,152 mi
Last recorded111,152 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 JDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,152 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 111,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight gear oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,831 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight gear oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,522 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 107,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,139 miles

ALTRNATOR DRIVE BELT LIFE VERY LIMITED

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Nearside NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake advisorie: RBT service brake efficiency=51%

service brake efficiency only just met,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front nearside shock absorber reduced damping.

rear nearside tyre perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,306 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,871 miles

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

front nearside tyre worn on edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,098 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 24,195 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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R301 JDV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R301 JDV, 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 R301 JDV registered?

R301 JDV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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