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S86 JCC

1998 Seat Arosa

Green Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,676 mi
Last recorded171,676 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 JCC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 171,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 154,373 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 154,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 139,222 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 139,222 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 122,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 122,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2006 106,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S86 JCC is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S86 JCC, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S86 JCC registered?

S86 JCC is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S86 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 JCC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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