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R271 GJN

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,721 mi
Last recorded67,721 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 9 Oct 2013 67,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,882 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,424 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2009 56,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,819 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 40,819 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades will need changing.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,254 miles

both top mounts worn

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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R271 GJN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R271 GJN, 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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R271 GJN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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