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R866 XBC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 XBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,747 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,720 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,910 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,589 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,586 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,358 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyre some tread edge cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side door mirror some insecurity

near side rear inner sill edge (near chassie) corded

off side rear tyre deep cut damage in tread

some parking brake traval

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,651 miles

advice handbrake will need adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2005 36,720 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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R866 XBC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R866 XBC, 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 R866 XBC registered?

R866 XBC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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