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R780 NEL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,644 mi
Last recorded37,644 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 NEL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2014 37,644 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine damp with oil

misfire at idle

Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine damp with oil

misfire at idle

Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,926 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 24,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,369 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but does not meet failure requirements.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 18,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but does not meet failure requirements.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,903 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 14,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate dis-colored & damaged

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,871 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 13,871 miles

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

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

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

front number plated damaged & discolored

Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,078 miles

Front number plate damaged

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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R780 NEL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R780 NEL, 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 R780 NEL registered?

R780 NEL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R780 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 NEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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