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R973 NCU

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 NCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,011 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,447 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 112,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,061 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake requires attention

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake requires attention

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,733 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R973 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R973 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

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What year was R973 NCU registered?

R973 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R973 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 NCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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