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R942 DRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,211 mi
Last recorded83,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 DRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,646 miles

all metal brake pipes on vehicle have been covered in grease,preventing good veiwing

front number plate starting to seperate from backing

nearside front wiper blade rubber split(still clearing screen)

rear wheel bearing have very minor play

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,347 miles

both rear wheel bearing have minor play

Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearing have minor play

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 79,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,766 miles

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 5 Jun 2008 74,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,233 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,924 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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R942 DRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc 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 R942 DRJ, 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 R942 DRJ registered?

R942 DRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R942 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 DRJ 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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