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R407 MLJ

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 MLJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,283 miles

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

rear exhaust noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2013 111,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 61,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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R407 MLJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R407 MLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R407 MLJ registered?

R407 MLJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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