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R144 XDC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,520 mi
Last recorded129,520 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 XDC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 129,520 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 129,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 127,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,497 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 119,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 115,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 110,636 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,402 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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R144 XDC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R144 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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How do I check the history of R144 XDC?

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What year was R144 XDC registered?

R144 XDC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R144 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 XDC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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