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R457 TGC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,101 mi
Last recorded51,101 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,101 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,101 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,502 miles

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

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

rear washer jet not working

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,279 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 34,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,436 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 TGC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGC, 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 TGC registered?

R457 TGC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R457 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 TGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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