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R309 DNJ

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,536 mi
Last recorded42,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,536 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 39,598 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 36,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,222 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

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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R309 DNJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R309 DNJ, 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 R309 DNJ registered?

R309 DNJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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