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R407 FFU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,289 mi
Last recorded91,289 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 91,289 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,529 miles

1 nsr side light not working

brake pipe to osr flexible hose corroded

front bumper damaged and insecure

lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

osf door release mechanism faulty

rear brakes work unevenly

Fail 23 Nov 2010 84,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 nsr side light not working

brake pipe to osr flexible hose corroded

front bumper damaged and insecure

lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

osf door release mechanism faulty

rear brakes work unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,066 miles

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

OSF fog light insecure

OSF head light clouded over on inside

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,698 miles

NSF tyre worn on side wall

NSR tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OSF head light unit loose

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,263 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre cracked sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2006 58,193 miles

Nearside and centre rear seat belts could not be checked,child seats fitted

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

Offside front fog lamp loose

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,193 miles

Offside front fog lamp loose

Nearside and centre rear seat belts could not be checked,child seats fitted

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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R407 FFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R407 FFU, 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 R407 FFU registered?

R407 FFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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