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R152 GBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 89,146 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bush on near dide front wishbone(slight split)

slight bind at off side rear wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,142 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 69,142 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 56,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 56,213 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R152 GBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R152 GBE, 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 R152 GBE registered?

R152 GBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R152 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 GBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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