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T479 JCR

1999 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Arosa62,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 JCR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,031 miles

WINDSCREEN WIPERS START UP WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED OR HEATED REAR SCREEN SWITCHED ON!!

Pass 31 May 2008 40,587 miles

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 29 May 2008 40,587 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding and leaking.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 24 May 2007 32,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 32,958 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 24 May 2006 27,034 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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T479 JCR is a 1999 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 62,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T479 JCR, 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 T479 JCR registered?

T479 JCR is a 1999 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T479 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T479 JCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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