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S49 RRJ

1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,731 mi
Last recorded96,731 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI63,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 RRJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,731 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 96,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,722 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 75,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 61,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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S49 RRJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 63,933 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S49 RRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S49 RRJ registered?

S49 RRJ is a 1998 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S49 RRJ safe to buy?

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