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R32 EJO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,077 mi
Last recorded119,077 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 EJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 119,077 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 119,077 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 115,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer breaking up inside

Fail 8 Jun 2012 115,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer breaking up inside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 111,194 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 101,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 May 2009 101,765 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,550 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2007 83,307 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 73,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 63,652 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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R32 EJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R32 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 R32 EJO registered?

R32 EJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R32 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 EJO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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