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R691 MKN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 MKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,959 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear discs worn, front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,390 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 81,545 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2005 70,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in nearside rear light lens

slight run out on front discs during RBT

Pass 6 Aug 2005 70,043 miles

crack in nearside rear light lens

slight run out on front discs during RBT

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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R691 MKN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R691 MKN, 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 R691 MKN registered?

R691 MKN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R691 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 MKN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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