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R353 SDF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 SDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 153,162 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 145,818 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 137,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 137,882 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

grease leaking from nearside outer driveshaft boot

Pass 12 Jan 2010 131,270 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split and joint worn

Pass 23 Jan 2009 122,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 115,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 109,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 101,854 miles

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

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

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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R353 SDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R353 SDF, 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 R353 SDF registered?

R353 SDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R353 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 SDF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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