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R172 TBV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,079 mi
Last recorded30,079 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front screen scratched

Front wing mirrors tapped up

Front wish bone rear bushes splitting

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wheel arches corroding

under body corrosion consistent with age

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,743 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front pads over half worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge, advised to change

Nearside door mirror taped up

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking, advised to change

Rear wiper torn

all brake flexi ends corroding

oil leak on engine

rear shockers corroding

suspension joints corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,338 miles

all shockers corroding

all springs corroding

both front tyres side walls scuffed

both front wing mirrors taped up

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

damage to n/s wing

front brake flexi pipes deteriorating

front discs getting lipped

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

oil level on min mark

rear wheel arches corroding

screen scratched

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,951 miles

both front wipers split

damage tp n/s wing

front & rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

slight leak from radiator

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,498 miles

both front legs corroding

corrosion to all brake pipe furrels

n/s/f tyre as cut in outerside wall

o/s/f spring corroding

o/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn

rear springs corroding

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,054 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 15 Mar 2012 28,025 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,333 miles

damage to n/s/f & bumper

front shock absorber boots adrift

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,685 miles

corrosion on rear ciol spring lower seats

damage to n/s/f wing

front wipers poor

o/s c.v. boot loose on housing

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 25,958 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,083 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,054 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bottom suspension balljoint split

o/s cv boot deteriorated,recommend replacing

o/s/f and both rear indicators show white light

Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,672 miles

crack in front number plate.

o/s headlamp on lowest setting.

o/s wiper poor.

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting.

slight judder from front brakes.

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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R172 TBV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R172 TBV, 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 R172 TBV registered?

R172 TBV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R172 TBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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