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R303 JDV

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,675 mi
Last recorded66,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 JDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,675 miles

Damage to front and rear bumpers on offside

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,675 miles

Damage to front and rear bumpers on offside

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,545 miles

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

damage to f/o/s & r/o/s bodywork

tailpipe deterioated

Pass 4 Jun 2012 51,521 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,124 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,597 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 15,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,462 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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R303 JDV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R303 JDV registered?

R303 JDV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R303 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 JDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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