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R852 GTW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 GTW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,268 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,082 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,688 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,954 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,478 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,821 miles

front and rear number plates slight delamination.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,711 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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R852 GTW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R852 GTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R852 GTW registered?

R852 GTW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is R852 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 GTW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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