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S885 JDF

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,664 mi
Last recorded147,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2011 147,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 130,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 107,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 100,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 90,605 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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S885 JDF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S885 JDF, 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 S885 JDF registered?

S885 JDF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S885 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 JDF 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.

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