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R157 DJA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,798 mi
Last recorded187,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 DJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 187,798 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 187,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 172,733 miles

engine is noisy

exhaust corroded

front o/s tyre worn on the edges JUST LEGAL

play in both front top mounts

play in both track rod ends

Pass 21 Jan 2006 158,553 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

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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R157 DJA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R157 DJA, 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 R157 DJA registered?

R157 DJA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R157 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 DJA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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