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R718 OGM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,343 mi
Last recorded126,343 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 OGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,655 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,233 miles

corrosion in nearside centre outer sill

Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 69,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 65,365 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (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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R718 OGM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R718 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 R718 OGM registered?

R718 OGM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R718 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 OGM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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