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R895 NCU

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,337 mi
Last recorded43,337 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 NCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,337 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front strut tops have slight movement

Fail 2 Mar 2012 43,337 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front strut tops have slight movement

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,110 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,593 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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R895 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R895 NCU, 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

How do I check the history of R895 NCU?

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What year was R895 NCU registered?

R895 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R895 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 NCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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