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R663 JGC

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,548 mi
Last recorded68,548 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 JGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,548 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,330 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,124 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,807 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,794 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,513 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

noise front rear brakes when in use

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 54,897 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear seat belts not tested (seats folded)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,668 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,265 miles

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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R663 JGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R663 JGC, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R663 JGC registered?

R663 JGC is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R663 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 JGC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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