CarVerify

Free Car Check

R976 RSO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 RSO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 72,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 79,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 69,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 67,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 64,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 56,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 53,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 44,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 410,761 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R976 RSO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R976 RSO, 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

How do I check the history of R976 RSO?

You can check the full history of R976 RSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R976 RSO registered?

R976 RSO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R976 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 RSO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R976 RSO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R976 RSO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.