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R762 FBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,265 mi
Last recorded165,265 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 165,265 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 165,264 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All four tyres cracked on tread

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 161,527 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 161,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 157,699 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 157,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 153,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 139,061 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 138,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 128,124 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 116,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 107,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 107,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R762 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R762 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.

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What year was R762 FBE registered?

R762 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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