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T131 JGP

1999 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,043 mi
Last recorded45,043 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 JGP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 45,043 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,611 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 36,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,249 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,738 miles

1 centre stop lamp bulb not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,804 miles

n/s/r foot & handbrakes slight low effort not excesssive

slight travel in handbrake not excessive

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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T131 JGP is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T131 JGP, 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 T131 JGP registered?

T131 JGP is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T131 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T131 JGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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