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R353 JYJ

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 JYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 95,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower arms corroded front shockers corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,599 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 95,591 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,696 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,696 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,119 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,111 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 88,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades starting to split

both front wishbone rear bushes slight bonding separation

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

corrosion on all front suspension components

noise on offside rear wheel on rotation

protective coating peeling off offside underside sill area

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 11 May 2011 88,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 85,112 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 25 May 2007 83,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 78,833 miles

Offside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure

Fail 23 May 2006 78,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure

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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R353 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R353 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 R353 JYJ registered?

R353 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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