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R924 LDF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,181 mi
Last recorded42,181 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn off on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 41,273 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 41,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 40,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear beam corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 40,120 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear beam corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 38,352 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,633 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,965 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,616 miles

N/s & O/S Front Seat Belts Getting Slow To Retract

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,463 miles

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

O/S Rear Outer Sidewall Deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,483 miles

Metal Power Steering Pipes On Rack Have Slight Corrosion

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 32,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Metal Power Steering Pipes On Rack Have Slight Corrosion

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,038 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 30,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R924 LDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R924 LDF, 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 R924 LDF registered?

R924 LDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R924 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 LDF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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