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R440 OJR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 OJR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 90,738 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 82,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 82,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 77,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 72,950 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,950 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 67,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,065 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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R440 OJR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc 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 R440 OJR, 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 R440 OJR registered?

R440 OJR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R440 OJR safe to buy?

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