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R639 XAT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,728 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf tyre has slight damadge to sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,932 miles

all tyres cut but not showing cords. bonnet not locking down.

front brake pads worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 70,926 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cut but not showing cords. bonnet not locking down.

front brake pads worn.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 62,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R639 XAT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R639 XAT, 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 R639 XAT registered?

R639 XAT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R639 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 XAT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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