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R762 XRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,784 mi
Last recorded56,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,351 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in any excessive movement

Fail 18 Jul 2014 48,351 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in any excessive movement

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,420 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear handbrake outer cables damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,126 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in any excessive movement

both rear indicators lightly discoloured

crack in offside front headlamp lens

light play in steering universal joint

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside washer not working but still enough fluid sent to windscreen

offside front tyre 2mm on inner tread and wearing off on inner shoulders

rattle from catalytic converter and also cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,846 miles

crack in offside headlamp lens

heat shield over front exhaust insecure

middle exhaust clamp missing and pipe corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split but not resulting in any excessive movement

offside front tyre wearing off on inner tread

rear exhaust cracked

universal joint on steering column light play/stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,175 miles

both rear indicators lightly discoloured

middle exhaust corroded and insecure

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

small hole in rear exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,552 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,552 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,081 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,867 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,867 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R762 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

R762 XRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R762 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 XRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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