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R761 GCG

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,864 mi
Last recorded31,864 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 GCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight water ingress into off side headlamp

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate/degrade

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,137 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Slight lift in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Apr 2014 29,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery slightly insecure

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,730 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated but no roughness

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,619 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,326 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

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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R761 GCG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R761 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R761 GCG?

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What year was R761 GCG registered?

R761 GCG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R761 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 GCG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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