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S910 JDF

1998 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear bearing noisy

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear bearing noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,445 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 67,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 50,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 49,464 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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S910 JDF is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S910 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 S910 JDF registered?

S910 JDF is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S910 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S910 JDF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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