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R57 PMJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,938 mi
Last recorded61,938 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 PMJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 61,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,605 miles

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing bad

Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,605 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing bad

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,919 miles

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

both rear outer sills rusting

Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,919 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills rusted and soft

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,384 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,003 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,559 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,072 miles

some play in both top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,453 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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R57 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R57 PMJ, 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 R57 PMJ registered?

R57 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R57 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 PMJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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