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RJ58 ORA

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 ORA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 101,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,988 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,216 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,216 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,452 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,530 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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RJ58 ORA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ58 ORA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ58 ORA?

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What year was RJ58 ORA registered?

RJ58 ORA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is RJ58 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 ORA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ58 ORA have outstanding finance?

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