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R923 ETC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,279 mi
Last recorded55,279 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 ETC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,481 miles

LIFT IN O/S & N/S FRONT STRUT MOUNTS

O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRING LOWER CUPS CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,398 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN

Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,398 miles

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

O/S & N/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,522 miles

O/S/R TYRE - SIDEWALL PERISHED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,721 miles

front no plate

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear no.plates starting to discolour

Fail 20 Mar 2006 21,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear no.plates starting to discolour

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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R923 ETC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R923 ETC, 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 R923 ETC?

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What year was R923 ETC registered?

R923 ETC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R923 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R923 ETC shows 12 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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