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R832 GPU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,360 mi
Last recorded136,360 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 GPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 136,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 124,488 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 123,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 102,971 miles

n/s rear brake is sticking slightly

Pass 19 May 2008 88,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 74,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 59,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

grinding noise from brakes ,when foot brake applied.

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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R832 GPU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R832 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 R832 GPU registered?

R832 GPU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R832 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 GPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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