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R517 OJR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,079 mi
Last recorded68,079 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 OJR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,530 miles

Both rear outer tyre walls cracked

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner tyre wall cracked

Offside rear inner tyre wall cracked

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,888 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,785 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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R517 OJR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R517 OJR, 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 R517 OJR registered?

R517 OJR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R517 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 OJR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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