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R361 LHP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,809 mi
Last recorded146,809 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 LHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 146,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 125,724 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)

Pass 20 May 2011 117,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 109,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 102,916 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 102,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,136 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 89,132 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,708 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 81,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PLAY IN STRUT TOP BEARINGS==NSR RIM DISTORTED==CHILD SEAT IN NSR SEAT==OSR SIDEWALL PERISHING==ENG COVERED==OSF TYRE2MM

Pass 25 Jul 2005 71,859 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 71,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

HORN SLIP RING NOISY==BOTH FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT==FRONT PADS APPEAR LOW==REAR NO PLATE FADING==ENGINE COVERS==SLIGHT LIFTING OSR TYRE TREAD==

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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R361 LHP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R361 LHP, 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 R361 LHP registered?

R361 LHP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R361 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 LHP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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