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R162 FBF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 FBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 145,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 143,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 143,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 141,882 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 141,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 139,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 124,696 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R162 FBF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R162 FBF, 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 R162 FBF registered?

R162 FBF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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