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R742 FBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 118,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 103,747 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 103,559 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 96,604 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,249 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 89,249 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 80,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front flasher lamp cover missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front flasher lamp cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,532 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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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?

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