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R340 VJO

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,762 mi
Last recorded111,762 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 VJO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 111,762 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,576 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn and rusty

off side wing mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn and rusty

off side wing mirror damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,623 miles

Both headlamps are at high limit for aim.

Centre stop lamp has segments not working.

Nearside front wiper blade attachment to arm poor, but not insecure.

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

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

Small crack in offside door mirror lens.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 76,623 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both headlamps are at high limit for aim.

Centre stop lamp has segments not working.

Nearside front wiper blade attachment to arm poor, but not insecure.

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

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

Small crack in offside door mirror lens.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

dust covers on both rear shock absorbers adrift

Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,301 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 54,301 miles

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

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

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

O/S and N/S shock absorber bumpstops are damaged and the protection sleeves have broken away from bumpstops. will impair shock absorber performance in time. recommend replacement in the near future..

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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R340 VJO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R340 VJO, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R340 VJO registered?

R340 VJO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R340 VJO safe to buy?

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