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R186 TBV

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 68,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,092 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear sill rusted

unable to clearly see front brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,371 miles

have to press horn hard

very bad engine oil leak(could get on brake)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,370 miles

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

have to press horn hard

rear brakes low effort

very bad engine oil leak (could get on brakes)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,887 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases from front and rear of system

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall, tread block and perishing on inner sidewall

rear axle slightly corroded

steering feels slightly stiff?

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jul 2008 47,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly out of balance

repair tape used on rear offside lens

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Fail 17 Jul 2007 46,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in offside and nearside front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear in offside and nearside top suspension leg mountings

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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R186 TBV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R186 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 R186 TBV registered?

R186 TBV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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