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R145 SRH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 SRH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 129,096 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 129,081 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 118,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 98,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2005

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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R145 SRH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R145 SRH, 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 R145 SRH registered?

R145 SRH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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