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R124 CYG

1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport92,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 CYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,900 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 97,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,393 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 90,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,011 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R124 CYG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,286 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 Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R124 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R124 CYG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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