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R41 JGN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,507 mi
Last recorded109,507 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 JGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 109,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,118 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Just acceptable (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Just acceptable (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Parking brake appears siezed (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding Parking brake appears siezed (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,646 miles

Damage to O/S windscreen outside swept area

Rattle from front brake calipers although mountings appear secure. Braking system mat require maintenance or repair.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,646 miles

Damage to O/S windscreen outside swept area

Rattle from front brake calipers although mountings appear secure. Braking system mat require maintenance or repair.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,429 miles

Windscreen damaged offside outside swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen damaged offside outside swept area

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S wiper blade in poor conditon

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,892 miles

N/S wiper blade split at end

Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,890 miles

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

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

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

N/S wiper blade split at end

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,004 miles

Damage to screen just outside swept area O/S lower

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades just acceptable

Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,004 miles

Damage to screen just outside swept area O/S lower

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades just acceptable

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,118 miles

Bonnet seal hanging in engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet seal hanging in engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 41,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 32,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R41 JGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R41 JGN, 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 R41 JGN registered?

R41 JGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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