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R258 DNJ

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,359 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO FORM ON FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS FACES

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Pass 3 Jan 2006 65,070 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R258 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 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 R258 DNJ, 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 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 DNJ registered?

R258 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R258 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 DNJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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