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S242 JLY

1999 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 JLY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2010 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

front disc lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,263 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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S242 JLY is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 S242 JLY, 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 27 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S242 JLY?

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What year was S242 JLY registered?

S242 JLY is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S242 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 JLY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S242 JLY have outstanding finance?

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