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R748 RCU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,149 mi
Last recorded23,149 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 RCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,149 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,433 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,035 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R748 RCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R748 RCU, 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 R748 RCU registered?

R748 RCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R748 RCU safe to buy?

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