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R342 EYS

1998 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,261 mi
Last recorded81,261 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 EYS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 734,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,613 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,613 miles

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

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

Catalyst and rear exhaust section corroded.

Oil leak from filter area.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,359 miles

slight trun out nsf disc osf wbone bush starting too split

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

slight trun out nsf disc osf wbone bush starting too split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,273 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,963 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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R342 EYS is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R342 EYS, 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 R342 EYS registered?

R342 EYS is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R342 EYS safe to buy?

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