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R351 VYC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,435 mi
Last recorded95,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side parking brake cable outer skin deteriorated

parking brake lever has significant freeplay but does meet efficiency requirements

Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,033 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,033 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,554 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 77,553 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,453 miles

corrosion at rear wheelarch areas noticed

lift at suspension top mounts in jacked position

some rear wheelbearing movement but no noise detected

Fail 30 Jan 2010 73,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion at rear wheelarch areas noticed

lift at suspension top mounts in jacked position

some rear wheelbearing movement but no noise detected

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,180 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules slightly

Both rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

N/S/R B/Disc getting abit corroded at outer face

Fail 24 Jan 2009 68,145 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules slightly

Both rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

N/S/R B/Disc getting abit corroded at outer face

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,442 miles

Exhaust abit corroded

Front and rear brake and suspension components getting abit corroded slightly,and subframe

N/S P/Brake cable getting abit corroded

Slight corrosion at rear w/arch edges

Fail 16 Feb 2008 64,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust abit corroded

Front and rear brake and suspension components getting abit corroded slightly,and subframe

N/S P/Brake cable getting abit corroded

Slight corrosion at rear w/arch edges

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,107 miles

Front tyres worn at centres

Fuel cap key not available. Assumed seal correct.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre is close to limits in patches

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Small damage at windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2006 56,107 miles

Front tyres worn at centres

Fuel cap key not available. Assumed seal correct.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is close to limits in patches

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Small damage at windscreen

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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R351 VYC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R351 VYC, 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 R351 VYC registered?

R351 VYC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R351 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 VYC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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