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R771 HHB

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE78,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 HHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,585 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,585 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 51,653 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 50,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,430 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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R771 HHB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,758 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 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R771 HHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R771 HHB registered?

R771 HHB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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