MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
lift in both front suspension tops when jacked
slight leak on exhaust at rear
some corrosion offside rear brake hose ferrule
lift in both front suspension tops when jacked
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges and nearside tread low
parkbrake reading slightly low
slight play in top steering column bush
some excess travel at parkbrake lever
some lift in nearside and offside front strut tops when jacked up more so on nearside
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges and nearside tread low
parkbrake reading slightly low
slight play in top steering column bush
some excess travel at parkbrake lever
some lift in nearside and offside front strut tops when jacked up more so on nearside
some play in nearside and offside front track rod ends
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
slight noise in both rear wheel bearing
some lift in both front suspension tops when jacked
slight noise in both rear wheel bearing
some lift in both front suspension tops when jacked
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R176 GBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R176 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 R176 GBE registered?
R176 GBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R176 GBE safe to buy?
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