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R720 XRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,232 mi
Last recorded54,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,232 miles

Exhaust middle section corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,101 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Front and rear suspension units corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroding.

Front and rear suspension units corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,281 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,667 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,544 miles

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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R720 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R720 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 R720 XRJ registered?

R720 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R720 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 XRJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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