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R314 EBJ

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,782 mi
Last recorded116,782 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 EBJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 116,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both head lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak to engine

Rusty rear arches both sides

Drivers door not opening from inside

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,559 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,105 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box deteriated

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,466 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,886 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's are very BADLY corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,591 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,185 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,795 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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R314 EBJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R314 EBJ, 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 R314 EBJ registered?

R314 EBJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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