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R730 BDB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 BDB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 96,365 miles

both front wipers starting to split

slight noise from n/s/r wheel when rotataed

Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,556 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 81,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R730 BDB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R730 BDB, 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 R730 BDB registered?

R730 BDB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R730 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 BDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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