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R578 NMW

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 NMW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

the cat is broken up inside

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

the cat is broken up inside

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,120 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 81,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,281 miles

ADVISE:- n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & sidewall damaged. Slight play in both front seats.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE:- n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & sidewall damaged. Slight play in both front seats.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,745 miles

ADVISE:- slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,209 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 71,218 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 65,664 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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R578 NMW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R578 NMW, 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 R578 NMW registered?

R578 NMW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R578 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 NMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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