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R636 DNJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 112,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,831 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2007 84,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 81,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 81,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 78,242 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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R636 DNJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc 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 R636 DNJ, 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

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What year was R636 DNJ registered?

R636 DNJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R636 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 DNJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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