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R373 DVR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,796 mi
Last recorded46,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,796 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 46,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,801 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,801 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,966 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 38,966 miles

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

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

advise full brake inspection NSF wheel slightly binding .

slight play in nsr wheel bearing .

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,115 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to perrish

Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,115 miles

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

offside rear tyre is starting to perrish

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,755 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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R373 DVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R373 DVR, 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 R373 DVR registered?

R373 DVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R373 DVR safe to buy?

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