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R449 ODP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,460 mi
Last recorded115,460 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 ODP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 115,460 miles

advised front suspension bushes slight seperation

advised slight binding osr brake

advised small hole os headlamp

Fail 15 May 2012 115,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advised front suspension bushes slight seperation

advised slight binding osr brake

advised small hole os headlamp

Pass 12 May 2011 111,526 miles

Brake fluid black

Play in both top suspension bushes worn

Small hole in off side front head lamp glass

Fail 11 May 2011 111,526 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake fluid black

Play in both top suspension bushes worn

Small hole in off side front head lamp glass

Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,255 miles

advised brake fluid black

advised exhuast midd box corroded

advised front number plate

advised osf headlamp cracked

advised osf shock dust cover split

advised radatior loose

advised slight corrosion front discs

Fail 9 Apr 2010 106,255 miles

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

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

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

advised brake fluid black

advised exhuast midd box corroded

advised front number plate

advised osf headlamp cracked

advised osf shock dust cover split

advised radatior loose

advised slight corrosion front discs

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 98,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 92,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,449 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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R449 ODP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R449 ODP, 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 R449 ODP registered?

R449 ODP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R449 ODP safe to buy?

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