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R129 XDC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,578 mi
Last recorded96,578 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 XDC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,578 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 96,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,892 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,694 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 72,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,558 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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R129 XDC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 XDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R129 XDC registered?

R129 XDC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R129 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 XDC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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