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R951 VLB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,452 mi
Last recorded105,452 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 VLB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 105,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on rear discs

Fail 1 May 2010 105,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,438 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 81,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,411 miles

drivers side rear tyre feathered on inner edge and getting low

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

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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R951 VLB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R951 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R951 VLB registered?

R951 VLB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R951 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 VLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R951 VLB have outstanding finance?

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