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R587 HGG

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,078 mi
Last recorded75,078 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 HGG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,411 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 68,411 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,781 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,606 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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R587 HGG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R587 HGG, 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 R587 HGG registered?

R587 HGG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R587 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 HGG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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