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R269 BJA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 BJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,363 miles

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,070 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2011 82,070 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,663 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 72,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,905 miles

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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R269 BJA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R269 BJA, 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 R269 BJA registered?

R269 BJA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R269 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 BJA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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