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R384 EJV

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,612 mi
Last recorded86,612 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,612 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,166 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 75,166 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 46,028 miles

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

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

near-side rear tyre starting to bind

Pass 16 Feb 2005 38,007 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R384 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R384 EJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R384 EJV registered?

R384 EJV is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R384 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 EJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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