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R374 KYG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,910 mi
Last recorded156,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 KYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 156,910 miles

Both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Exhaust system repaired

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Offside front inner cv boot split

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play offside front track rod end

Fail 1 May 2010 156,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Full sill covers fitted

Both rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Exhaust system patch repaired

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front inner cv boot split

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2009 144,161 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Centre section of exhaust has been repaired

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

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion on sill panels that are visible

Pass 26 Apr 2008 132,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 124,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 119,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R374 KYG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R374 KYG, 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 R374 KYG registered?

R374 KYG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R374 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 KYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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