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R826 GPU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,144 mi
Last recorded73,144 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 GPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 73,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 20 May 2011 73,144 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 19 May 2010 68,315 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 68,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 64,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R826 GPU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R826 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 R826 GPU registered?

R826 GPU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R826 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 GPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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