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R529 VHK

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 VHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,525 miles

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

offside rear br4ake slightly binding

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 86,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear br4ake slightly binding

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,188 miles

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

tyre size 155/80r13

Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 82,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,857 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when unloaded

offside rear wheel arch has corrosin on lower section

Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VHK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHK, 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

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What year was R529 VHK registered?

R529 VHK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R529 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 VHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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