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R853 WHE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 WHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 141,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 130,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 130,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 122,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 112,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 112,399 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 101,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 94,740 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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R853 WHE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R853 WHE, 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 R853 WHE registered?

R853 WHE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R853 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 WHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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