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R688 TRB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,184 mi
Last recorded83,184 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 TRB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,428 miles

1.n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1.n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,887 miles

1.rear number plate fading 2.o/s front tyre worn low on tread and worn on edge no chord showing 3.slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,496 miles

1.o/s front tyre worn low and worn on edges no chords showing 2.slight bind on front brakes 3.slight distortion in n/s rear tyre 4.slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,319 miles

1.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 2.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 3.slight play in both front strut tops 4.slight play in both rear wheel bearings 5.rear tyres slightly mishaped

6.rear exhaust patch repaired and poor

Fail 18 Aug 2008 68,319 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

1.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 2.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 3.slight play in both front strut tops 4.slight play in both rear wheel bearings 5.rear tyres slightly mishaped

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 TRB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R688 TRB, 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 TRB registered?

R688 TRB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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