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R151 XSD

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 XSD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 128,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 128,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 122,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 122,204 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 116,571 miles

alternator belt fraying

Fail 29 Mar 2007 116,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt fraying

Pass 22 Feb 2006 109,108 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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R151 XSD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R151 XSD, 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 R151 XSD registered?

R151 XSD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R151 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 XSD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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