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R371 DRP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 DRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,838 miles

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,135 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

nearside front fog light insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

wear on rear disc

Fail 6 Sep 2012 107,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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)

air bag light on

wear on rear disc

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,115 miles

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)

slight wear on front and rear discs

Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,758 miles

Airbag light on.

All brake disc corroded.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front bumper corner insecure.

Oil leak

One bulb out in high level brake light.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel cover loose.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 91,755 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Airbag light on.

All brake disc corroded.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front bumper corner insecure.

Oil leak

One bulb out in high level brake light.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel cover loose.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,496 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,437 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R371 DRP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R371 DRP, 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 R371 DRP registered?

R371 DRP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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