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R778 HHB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,808 mi
Last recorded87,808 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 HHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,808 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,512 miles

high level break light not working

parking break has on just met breaking efficency

steering slighly notchy

Fail 24 Aug 2009 86,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise high level brake light inop

advise steering slightly notchy

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,607 miles

near side front tyre small cut on sidewall.near sdie rear tyre slightly out off shape.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,296 miles

exhaust limited life

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,247 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate has slight damage

offside front wheel has slight damage

offside wing mirror has slight damage

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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R778 HHB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R778 HHB, 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 R778 HHB registered?

R778 HHB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R778 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 HHB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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