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R529 HTN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,145 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear hub slight oil mist

throaty exhaust rear

vehicle lowered

Pass 22 May 2008 76,447 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 14 May 2008 76,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,823 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 68,823 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2006 66,059 miles

front brake pads worn

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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R529 HTN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R529 HTN, 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 R529 HTN registered?

R529 HTN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R529 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 HTN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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