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R948 VLB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,756 mi
Last recorded65,756 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 VLB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,755 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,980 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,049 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,931 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,454 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,712 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades split ends

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,285 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)

o/s/r tyre perished intread area

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,870 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,865 miles

rear box poor condition, both track rod ends slight play, both rear hubs slight play.n/s/r indicator fading.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,253 miles

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,090 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 VLB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VLB, 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 R948 VLB registered?

R948 VLB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R948 VLB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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