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R304 JDV

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 JDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 112,411 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,280 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 93,280 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 81,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,958 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 69,953 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 63,713 miles

Offside 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)

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,154 miles

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

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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R304 JDV is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R304 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 R304 JDV registered?

R304 JDV is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R304 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 JDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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