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R726 FBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres wearing close to wearbars

Fail 27 Jan 2009 106,817 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres wearing close to wearbars

Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 101,818 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 98,461 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,544 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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R726 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R726 FBE, 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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How do I check the history of R726 FBE?

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What year was R726 FBE registered?

R726 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R726 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 FBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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