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R746 MRE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,896 mi
Last recorded147,896 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 MRE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 147,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers & shields not allowing full in spection

Pass 8 May 2012 139,801 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 25 May 2011 130,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 130,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,114 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 26 Apr 2010 121,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 May 2009 109,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather split

excessive service brake travel

offside inner cv boot missing

oil and coolent low

sill covers fitted

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 8 May 2009 109,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather split

excessive service brake travel

offside inner cv boot missing

oil and coolent low

sill covers fitted

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 1 May 2008 100,710 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2008 100,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2007 87,299 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 81,817 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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R746 MRE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R746 MRE, 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

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What year was R746 MRE registered?

R746 MRE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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