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R492 DJO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 DJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,585 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,585 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,313 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,222 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2013 87,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,251 miles

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

indicator/alarm fault

knock in steering

o/s rear light is only 50% illuminated

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,089 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 72,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front brake pad incorrectly fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,231 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 42,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R492 DJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R492 DJO, 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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R492 DJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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