MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R385 DVR safe to buy?
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