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R340 EAD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,506 mi
Last recorded113,506 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 EAD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,506 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 113,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,743 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 93,826 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 93,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 91,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2013 88,041 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 85,709 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 85,709 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 81,880 miles

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn slightly on edges

slight baffle noise from rear silencer

Pass 24 May 2010 79,605 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 24 May 2010 79,605 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 20 May 2009 76,501 miles

front and rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2009 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,881 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2008 71,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,060 miles

front tyres worn on edges †nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 May 2006 61,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 61,225 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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R340 EAD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R340 EAD, 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 R340 EAD registered?

R340 EAD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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