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R842 AKY

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,025 mi
Last recorded191,025 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 AKY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 191,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 191,025 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 177,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 164,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 154,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 130,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 125,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 125,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 110,108 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 110,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,551 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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R842 AKY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R842 AKY, 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 R842 AKY registered?

R842 AKY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R842 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 AKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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