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R931 WYD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 WYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension/springs/arms

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,444 miles

Central exhaust is slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight edge wear - raised tread

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,444 miles

Central exhaust is slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight edge wear - raised tread

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust corroded and has slight blow

slight oil leak from engine.(switch)

slight play in both front top suspension mount

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,434 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,434 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 59,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,898 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,498 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 37,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,686 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 27,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,693 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 26,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 24,104 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,346 miles

note O/S+N/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R931 WYD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R931 WYD, 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 R931 WYD registered?

R931 WYD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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