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S74 JBT

1999 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 JBT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,287 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 100,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,128 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,448 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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S74 JBT is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S74 JBT, 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.

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What year was S74 JBT registered?

S74 JBT is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S74 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 JBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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