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R626 GGA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,108 mi
Last recorded60,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 GGA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,568 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 53,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 53,355 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside wiper fowling a post

Fail 5 May 2006 47,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both number plates deterited slightly

Pass 5 May 2006 47,367 miles

both number plates deterited slightly

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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R626 GGA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R626 GGA, 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 R626 GGA registered?

R626 GGA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R626 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 GGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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