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R615 HTW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,849 mi
Last recorded121,849 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 HTW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,849 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Manufactures Engine and Body Covers Fitted Restricting Inspection of Components Including Sill Covers

Modified For Competition Use

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2025 121,849 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2024 121,849 miles

Modified For Competition Use

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 121,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 121,849 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 121,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 120,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,854 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,491 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 97,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 89,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,666 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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R615 HTW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R615 HTW, 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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R615 HTW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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