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R472 YTR

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,573 mi
Last recorded57,573 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 YTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,438 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,427 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)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,239 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,641 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 41,459 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2012 38,069 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,640 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,282 miles

Both front tyres perished on inner side walls

Front no plate in poor condition

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)

Uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,282 miles

Both front tyres perished on inner side walls

Front no plate in poor condition

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

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

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

Uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,160 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

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

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT ON END

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,570 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2007 27,180 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,416 miles

movement in front strut top bushes.

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 YTR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White 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 R472 YTR, 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

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What year was R472 YTR registered?

R472 YTR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R472 YTR safe to buy?

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