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R638 LJK

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,136 mi
Last recorded130,136 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 LJK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 130,136 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre inner sill - over 30cm from seat belt mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 130,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 129,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside handbrake cable outer covering deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 127,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside handbrake cable outer covering deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,814 miles

slight damage to nearside front lower wishbone

Fail 13 Sep 2011 122,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to nearside front lower wishbone

Fail 20 Sep 2010 120,433 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 120,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 114,110 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 114,110 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 105,257 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 97,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,225 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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R638 LJK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R638 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

R638 LJK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R638 LJK safe to buy?

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