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R955 LDF

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 72,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed majour exhaust leak engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,935 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,503 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,503 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,309 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front tyres getting low

rear brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 71,297 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by axle beam mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front tyres getting low

rear brake pipes and hoses corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,983 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 70,975 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by axle beam mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by axle beam mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,311 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,739 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside o/s/r door shut (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion underneath around rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 64,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside o/s/r door shut (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion underneath around rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,663 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion on sill o/s/r inside door shut

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,015 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,508 miles

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all indicator bulbs are fading to white.

front number plate is damaged.

passenger wiper blade is split at ends.

rear tyres are perishing.

rearnumber plate is delaminating.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,152 miles

small amounts of surface corrosion around under car

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,793 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,934 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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R955 LDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R955 LDF, 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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R955 LDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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