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R345 UOH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,919 mi
Last recorded97,919 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 UOH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,919 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,980 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 82,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,543 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,065 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,431 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 43,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R345 UOH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R345 UOH, 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 R345 UOH registered?

R345 UOH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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