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R183 GBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,359 mi
Last recorded115,359 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,358 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,777 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyrte wear indicates incorrect wheel alignment

Pass 20 May 2006 75,367 miles

1. slight movement in both front seat backs †2. corrosion on front brake siscs †3. movement in both front strut tops, on limit †4. play in o/s rear wheel bearing, on limit †5. exhaust system corroded

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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R183 GBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green 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 R183 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 R183 GBE registered?

R183 GBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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