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R35 EJO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 EJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2015 132,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 125,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,441 miles

recommend rear brake inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2013 117,441 miles

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

recommend rear brake inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 109,547 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 97,846 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,187 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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,001 miles

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 number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,518 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to split and perish on out side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2006 44,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 35,839 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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R35 EJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R35 EJO, 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 R35 EJO registered?

R35 EJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R35 EJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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