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R763 FBE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 84,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel nr limit

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,671 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight cracks inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,825 miles

Covers and under trays.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight cracks on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight cracks on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,220 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect front brakes due to wheel trims

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,414 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to wheel trims

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery slightly insecure

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to wheel trims

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,103 miles

N/S & O/S Wiper blades slightly smeary.

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

O/S/F Seat belt slow to retract.

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

Slight play in N/S/F top shock mount.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,103 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S & O/S Wiper blades slightly smeary.

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

O/S/F Seat belt slow to retract.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in N/S/F top shock mount.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,818 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,439 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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R763 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R763 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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R763 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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