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R387 RSA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

126,657 mi
Last recorded126,657 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 RSA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2008 126,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 126,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 112,106 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 112,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 112,042 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,115 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2006 106,115 miles

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

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

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

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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R387 RSA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 R387 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 R387 RSA registered?

R387 RSA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R387 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 RSA shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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