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R514 WRA

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 WRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 75,879 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,569 miles

exhaust getting noisy

Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

front subframe corroded

noise on n/s/r brake

rear axle corroded

rear silencer noisey

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

front subframe corroded

noise on n/s/r brake

rear axle corroded

rear silencer noisey

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,806 miles

front wipers split on ends

slight play in steering arm offside front

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,826 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit and outer tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre getting close to limit

offside rear indicator starting to fade

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,377 miles

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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R514 WRA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R514 WRA, 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

How do I check the history of R514 WRA?

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What year was R514 WRA registered?

R514 WRA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R514 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 WRA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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