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R688 OJT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,340 mi
Last recorded87,340 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 OJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,340 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,171 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,170 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,153 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust system surface corrosion + minor leaks

rear number plate slight deteriorated

rear wiper blade

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mounts

Fail 5 Jul 2014 65,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust system surface corrosion + minor leaks

rear number plate slight deteriorated

rear wiper blade

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,825 miles

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

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

nearside + offside rear wheel bearings slight movement + slight noise when rotated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mounts

surface corrosion + minor leaks to rear exhaust system

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,429 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,507 miles

slight mark to webbing on drivers seat belt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,237 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack.

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,557 miles

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

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

rattle from front of car?

rear registration plate delaminating

small mark in drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,210 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack

rattel from exhaust?

Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack

rattel from exhaust?

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,388 miles

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

rear registration plate delaminating / front plate damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2005 30,621 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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R688 OJT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R688 OJT, 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 R688 OJT registered?

R688 OJT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R688 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 OJT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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