MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
corrosion to underside suspension components
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
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)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge
Offside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R353 JYJ safe to buy?
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