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R592 HFG

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE78,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,619 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2008 72,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

hole in o/s floorpan not with in 30cm of mouting

long hand brake travel

n/s/r brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspect cracked manifold

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2007 70,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspect cracked manifold

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,997 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER TREAD AREA.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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R592 HFG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,758 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 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R592 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R592 HFG registered?

R592 HFG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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