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R385 UHP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 UHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 128,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight jagged edge to o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 29 Dec 2014 128,385 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight jagged edge to o/s rear wheel arch

some side movement on parking brake lever

Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,655 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front seats slightly insecure on runners

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight jagged edge to o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Dec 2013 124,655 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front seats slightly insecure on runners

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight jagged edge to o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Dec 2012 118,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake excess travel.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 106,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s rear hand-foot brake readings low.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 98,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s and n/s rear hand-foot brake readings low.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 81,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 72,871 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 72,871 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 UHP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R385 UHP, 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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R385 UHP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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