MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front inner cv boot split
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges and close to limit
nearside front washer leaking
offside front indicator lense missing
oil leaking from engine
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front flasher lamp cover missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front flasher lamp cover missing
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R742 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R742 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R742 FBE?
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What year was R742 FBE registered?
R742 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R742 FBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R742 FBE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R742 FBE have outstanding finance?
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