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R380 RSA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,922 mi
Last recorded100,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 RSA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,922 miles

o/s/f backplate corroded o/s/f backplate corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 95,234 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 95,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cut rear centre seat belt slight crack o/s door mirror o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,543 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 88,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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R380 RSA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R380 RSA, 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 R380 RSA registered?

R380 RSA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 1998.

Is R380 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 RSA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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