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R966 NCU

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,908 mi
Last recorded65,908 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE78,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 NCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,908 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,471 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 48,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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R966 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,758 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 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R966 NCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R966 NCU registered?

R966 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 3 May 1998.

Is R966 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 NCU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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