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R176 GBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,228 mi
Last recorded125,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 125,228 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 116,070 miles

lift in both front suspension tops when jacked

Pass 30 May 2008 100,537 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 100,537 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 88,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Fail 30 May 2007 88,788 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 80,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,293 miles

slight noise in both rear wheel bearing

some lift in both front suspension tops when jacked

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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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.

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