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R749 GCG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 GCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,581 miles

None of the previously advised items have been attended to.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 84,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres abit worn at inner tread edges

Both rear tyres getting cracked and perrished at sidewalls

Both rear w/arch edges getting corroded

Front bumper at O/S corner appears to be abit loose

Front outer b/pads appear abit low

N/S/R inner side light bulb N/W

N/S/R tyre has slow puncture (Nail stuck in tread area)

O/S/R indicator getting abit faded

O/S/R tyre nearing limits of tread wear

Rear exhaust silencer abit corroded slightly

Slight wear and movement starting at rear w/bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,369 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,839 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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R749 GCG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R749 GCG, 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.

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What year was R749 GCG registered?

R749 GCG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R749 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 GCG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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