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R579 OGT

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 OGT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 92,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,655 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,285 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,285 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,183 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 68,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 68,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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R579 OGT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R579 OGT, 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 R579 OGT registered?

R579 OGT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R579 OGT safe to buy?

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