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R738 XRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s park brake outer cable cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,448 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s park brake outer cable cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 83,836 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 83,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to hand brake cables

front discs rusty and pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,055 miles

front no plate slight damage

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate damaged

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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R738 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R738 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 R738 XRJ?

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What year was R738 XRJ registered?

R738 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R738 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 XRJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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