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R593 OBV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,397 mi
Last recorded79,397 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 OBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,293 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 79,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs inner faces rusty

Front numberplate starting to deteriorate

N/S/R disc faces rusty

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,096 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 76,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front floor pans damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2005 63,419 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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R593 OBV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R593 OBV, 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 R593 OBV registered?

R593 OBV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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