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R664 MRU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 MRU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,098 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,833 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,337 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 74,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

front pads low

long hand brake traval

n/s/f fog damaged

o/s/r tyre deformed

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,181 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 69,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system has general corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2012 62,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system has general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front exhaust heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front fog lamp cracked

whine from engine at idle

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front exhaust heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front fog lamp cracked

whine from engine at idle

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,104 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on tread surface.

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,104 miles

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

Front anti roll bar corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly twisted.

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on tread surface.

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,441 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wishbone bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,441 miles

both rear wishbone bushes worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 40,535 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,793 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R664 MRU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R664 MRU, 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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R664 MRU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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