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R472 GNH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 GNH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 131,415 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 131,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 131,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 124,889 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 124,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 113,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advanced deterioration of front reg/plate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,249 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

loose fitting stearing wheel cover fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2008 108,249 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering wheel cover removed

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 86,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust corrodeed at joints

n/s f brake hose badly age cracking

rear flexable brake hose furrels corroded

stone chips in windscreen

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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R472 GNH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R472 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 R472 GNH registered?

R472 GNH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R472 GNH safe to buy?

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