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R385 DVR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,279 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2010 98,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,485 miles

baffells loose in exhaust centre section

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel

number plates poor condition

o/s/r shocker damp

power steering pipes poor condition

rear coil spring poor condition

rear tyres uneven wear

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,904 miles

rear brake squeal.handbrake travel.heat sheilds loose.corrosion to front brake discs.slight leak power steering pump.slight runout to rear tyres.slight suspension knocks.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,904 miles

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

rear brake squeal.handbrake travel.heat sheilds loose.corrosion to front brake discs.slight leak power steering pump.slight runout to rear tyres.slight suspension knocks.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall and worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall and worn on both edges

Pass 19 May 2006 67,186 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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R385 DVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R385 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 R385 DVR registered?

R385 DVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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