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R31 EJO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 EJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,918 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear handbrake outer covers split

Fail 3 Sep 2009 83,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear handbrake outer covers split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,821 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,821 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,716 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2006 56,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,006 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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R31 EJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R31 EJO, 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 R31 EJO registered?

R31 EJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R31 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 EJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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