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R355 OEW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,353 mi
Last recorded153,353 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 153,353 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP MISSING

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR SILENCER JOIN CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 16 Mar 2016 153,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP MISSING

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR SILENCER JOIN CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,789 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HEAT SHIELD ON CENTRE EXHAUST FELL DOWN AND RATTLES

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON SHOCKABSORBER STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 1 Apr 2015 143,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HEAT SHIELD ON CENTRE EXHAUST FELL DOWN AND RATTLES

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON SHOCKABSORBER STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 137,103 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 11 Mar 2014 137,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,409 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,077 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES CORRODED ON FERRULES

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO FLEXES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,960 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND SLIGHTLY NOISY

Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 6 Apr 2010 102,824 miles

chips in screen

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 6 Apr 2010 102,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,494 miles

chip in screen

play in osf top shock mount

play in rear bearings

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in screen

play in osf top shock mount

play in rear bearings

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,706 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

N/S/R TYRE 2.5MM

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,344 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 85,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,112 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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R355 OEW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R355 OEW, 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 R355 OEW registered?

R355 OEW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R355 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 OEW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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