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R638 GBR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,135 mi
Last recorded48,135 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 GBR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,356 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,032 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,038 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.nearside front bumper damaged.

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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R638 GBR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R638 GBR, 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 R638 GBR registered?

R638 GBR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R638 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 GBR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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