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R440 OFJ

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 OFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,366 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 30,365 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R440 OFJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R440 OFJ, 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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How do I check the history of R440 OFJ?

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What year was R440 OFJ registered?

R440 OFJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R440 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 OFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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