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V344 GGE

1999 Seat Arosa S

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa S55,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 GGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,684 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,683 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,996 miles

exhaust rear section deterioating and pin holed.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,203 miles

both front wiper blades not clearing very well.

offside rear and offside front tyre treads at 1.7mm,155/70/13t.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 63,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades not clearing very well.

offside rear and offside front tyre treads at 1.7mm,155/70/13t.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,185 miles

Handle for bonnet catch cable is missing.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 54,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handle for bonnet catch cable is missing.

Fail 3 Nov 2005 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa S?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
4,539
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
brake disc excessively pitted 7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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V344 GGE is a 1999 Seat Arosa S in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,316 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V344 GGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Arosa S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V344 GGE registered?

V344 GGE is a 1999 Seat Arosa S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V344 GGE safe to buy?

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