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R697 OGM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 OGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,629 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,884 miles

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

front bumper slightly loose / damaged

windscreen damage in zone A on limit (10mm)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,555 miles

Battery insecure

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,142 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

play in bonnet catch

windscreen cracked in zone A on limit (10mm)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,523 miles

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

windscreen damage in zone'A' on limit (10mm)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,183 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

exhaust manifold gasket blowing

o/s headlamp cracked

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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R697 OGM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R697 OGM, 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 R697 OGM registered?

R697 OGM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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