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R821 GPU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,360 mi
Last recorded132,360 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 GPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 132,360 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 109,979 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,258 miles

small amount of play in offside rear axle bush found when shock absorbers were replaced

windscreen scratched but not affecting vision

Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen scratched but not affecting vision

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,643 miles

exh corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 62,626 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,587 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 37,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,807 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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R821 GPU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R821 GPU, 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 R821 GPU registered?

R821 GPU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R821 GPU safe to buy?

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