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R29 FFU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 119,919 miles

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

ns door mirror removed

nsr floor rusting by drain hole

Fail 9 Mar 2010 119,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ns door mirror removed

nsr floor rusting by drain hole

Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,907 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

ns door mirror missing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 112,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 104,829 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 104,829 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 101,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 101,937 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 94,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 94,807 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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R29 FFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R29 FFU, 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 R29 FFU registered?

R29 FFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R29 FFU safe to buy?

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