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R294 BJA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,814 mi
Last recorded44,814 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 BJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 May 2009 44,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,976 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2005 31,810 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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R294 BJA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R294 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R294 BJA?

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What year was R294 BJA registered?

R294 BJA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R294 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 BJA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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