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R298 BUK

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,567 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,442 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear arch rusty but not jaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,621 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 43,406 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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R298 BUK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R298 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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What year was R298 BUK registered?

R298 BUK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R298 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 BUK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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