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R948 NCU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,999 mi
Last recorded181,999 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 NCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 181,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 177,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 170,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 165,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 158,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 147,972 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 129,215 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 128,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Jun 2008 115,024 miles

condition of front + rear number plates

lift in offside + nearside front suspension legs

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder void of tread

offside + nearside front tyres worn to 2mm+ worn on inner+outer edges

power steering heavy

Fail 20 Jun 2008 115,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition of front + rear number plates

lift in offside + nearside front suspension legs

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder void of tread

no headlamp aim test carried out on offside headlamp

offside + nearside front tyres worn to 2mm+ worn on inner+outer edges

power steering heavy

Pass 19 Jul 2007 110,284 miles

front brake discs wear

lift in front suspension upper mountings

Pass 12 May 2006 106,647 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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R948 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R948 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 R948 NCU?

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What year was R948 NCU registered?

R948 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R948 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 NCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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