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R779 HHB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 HHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,113 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside sill panel damaged.

Noise/roughness felt in upper steering column, no lost motion.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper dislodged at nearside.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside sill panel damaged.

Noise/roughness felt in upper steering column, no lost motion.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper dislodged at nearside.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,530 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,099 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,006 miles

Some damage to nearside sill panel.

Wiper switch faulty. Intermittently operating front and rear wipers when switch is in off postion.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,015 miles

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass.

Slight damage to nearside sill. Not affecting its strength.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,515 miles

Slight damage to nearside sill, not seriously affecting its strength.

Slight knocking noise from steering when turning. No visible play or stiffness in any joints.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,506 miles

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

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

Slight damage to nearside sill, not seriously affecting its strength.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,650 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,206 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 30,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 29,347 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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R779 HHB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R779 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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R779 HHB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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