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R725 XRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,383 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,424 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 46,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,916 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,756 miles

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,856 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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R725 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R725 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R725 XRJ?

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What year was R725 XRJ registered?

R725 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R725 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 XRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R725 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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