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R715 XRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,512 mi
Last recorded81,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2012 81,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,450 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,322 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,322 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R715 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R715 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 R715 XRJ registered?

R715 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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