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R484 LDG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 LDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,182 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,167 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear registration plate coming loose

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres void of tread on edges

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear seats and seatbelts missing

steering column end float

Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres void of tread on edges

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear seats and seatbelts missing

steering column end float

Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,446 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

No rear seats or seat belts

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

lowered suspension

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,041 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)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 65,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system fouling on rear axle

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust system fouling on rear axle

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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R484 LDG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R484 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.

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What year was R484 LDG registered?

R484 LDG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R484 LDG safe to buy?

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