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R603 XOE

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 XOE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,968 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 106,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,024 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 99,002 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 92,711 miles

Offside inner cv boot split.

Some damage to backing of front number plate.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,734 miles

Some damage to backing of front number plate.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 86,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some damage to backing of rear number plate.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,474 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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R603 XOE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R603 XOE, 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

How do I check the history of R603 XOE?

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What year was R603 XOE registered?

R603 XOE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R603 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 XOE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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