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R878 LDG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,159 mi
Last recorded170,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 LDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 170,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 161,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 149,727 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2012 139,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 139,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 127,722 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,338 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,195 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R878 LDG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R878 LDG, 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 R878 LDG registered?

R878 LDG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R878 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 LDG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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