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R457 JGX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 JGX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,960 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 107,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,686 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 92,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 87,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 83,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 80,996 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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R457 JGX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R457 JGX, 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 R457 JGX registered?

R457 JGX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R457 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 JGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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