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R386 NMW

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 NMW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rust underneath

Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,796 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,325 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,761 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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R386 NMW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R386 NMW, 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 R386 NMW registered?

R386 NMW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R386 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 NMW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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