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R708 XRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,123 mi
Last recorded198,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 198,123 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet difficult to secure

both sills corroded

coolant level low

front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 191,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 191,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2012 180,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 180,551 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 168,418 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2010 156,324 miles

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

Slight bind on rear nearside brake

Fail 15 Jan 2009 140,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 140,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 126,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2008 126,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2006 105,386 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 105,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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R708 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R708 XRJ, 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 R708 XRJ registered?

R708 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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