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R471 GNH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,399 mi
Last recorded13,399 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 GNH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 13,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 13,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 13,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 12,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 12,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 12,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 12,036 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 10,320 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 9,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 9,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 7,319 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 7,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 7,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 5,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,711 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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R471 GNH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R471 GNH, 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 R471 GNH registered?

R471 GNH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R471 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 GNH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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