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R296 BUK

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 145,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower spring platform corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower spring platform corodded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch to chassis corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,317 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 134,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,932 miles

Central Rear belt not tested belt under seat cover

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge devoid of tread and under inflated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 123,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting broken (7.1.1)

Central Rear belt not tested belt under seat cover

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge devoid of tread and under inflated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,848 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 115,812 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,881 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,744 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,683 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,883 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated slightly

nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre tread stepping slightly

slight exhaust system blow and exhaust system poor condition

slight manifold blow

suspect front brake pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,883 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated slightly

nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre tread stepping slightly

slight exhaust system blow and exhaust system poor condition

slight manifold blow

suspect front brake pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 89,644 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2008 86,681 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 86,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 77,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,728 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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R296 BUK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R296 BUK, 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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R296 BUK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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