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R313 JFG

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 JFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,678 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 78,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2009 75,309 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,876 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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R313 JFG is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R313 JFG, 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 R313 JFG registered?

R313 JFG is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R313 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 JFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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