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R145 XDC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,621 mi
Last recorded116,621 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 XDC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,621 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 116,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,856 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,856 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,923 miles

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

rear number plate started to disfigure.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 88,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate started to disfigure.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,897 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 63,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 62,203 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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R145 XDC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol 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 R145 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 R145 XDC registered?

R145 XDC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R145 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R145 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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