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R841 ALH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,718 mi
Last recorded50,718 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 ALH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,385 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,022 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,984 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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R841 ALH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R841 ALH, 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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How do I check the history of R841 ALH?

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What year was R841 ALH registered?

R841 ALH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R841 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 ALH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R841 ALH have outstanding finance?

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