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R293 JGD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,787 mi
Last recorded106,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 JGD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 106,787 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,787 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 102,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front bumper insecure nearside

Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,877 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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R293 JGD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R293 JGD, 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 R293 JGD registered?

R293 JGD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R293 JGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 JGD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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