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R337 JYJ

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,689 mi
Last recorded138,689 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 JYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 138,689 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocker covers missing

crack in osf head lamp lense

exhaust front pipe rusty and slightly blowing

oil leak

sills, arches and bottom suspension arms rusty

small chip in wind screen

some brake pipes and flexi ferrules rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2008 138,689 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hand brake travel high

oil leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocker covers missing

crack in osf head lamp lense

exhaust front pipe rusty and slightly blowing

sills, arches and bottom suspension arms rusty

slight play in osr wheel bearing

small chip in wind screen

some brake pipes and flexi ferrules rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2007 136,919 miles

both rear shocker covers missing

engine oil leak †gearbox oil leak

exhaust system rusty †exhaust slightly blowing from joint

handbrake cables poor

n/s/f shocker weaping

o/s/f headlight lense cracked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2006 130,552 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 130,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor

hand brake cable poor

nsf tyre near limit

nsr wheel rim slightly buckled

oil leak

osf and osr tyres on 3mm

osf headlamp cracked

osr brake noise

rear shocker shrouds u/s

some brake pipes corroding. †unable to check properly due to coverings

Fail 4 Jul 2006 130,544 miles

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

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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R337 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 R337 JYJ, 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 R337 JYJ registered?

R337 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R337 JYJ safe to buy?

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