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R462 LDG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,229 mi
Last recorded94,229 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 LDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,229 miles

Nearside Rear dust cap missing

Rear number plate det

coolant low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,229 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear dust cap missing

Rear number plate det

coolant low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,165 miles

Near side rear dust cap missing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,307 miles

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

Near side rear dust cap missing

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 83,307 miles

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

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

Near side rear dust cap missing

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,201 miles

Near side rear dust cap missing

Slight brake drag off side front

Slight play both front top mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,474 miles

Both off side dust caps missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,369 miles

Off side front and rear dust caps are missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,503 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,770 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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R462 LDG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R462 LDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R462 LDG?

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What year was R462 LDG registered?

R462 LDG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R462 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 LDG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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