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R487 OHN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 OHN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 83,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 169,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 169,356 miles

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

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

bumper insecure

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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R487 OHN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R487 OHN, 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 R487 OHN registered?

R487 OHN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R487 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 OHN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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