MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside door mirror glass is cracked
nearside parking brake cable outer sheath showing signs of corrosion
rear tailgate will not secure in normal closed position when opened but can secure by other means
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres in poor condition/ perrished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres in poor condition/ perrished
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise cracking in the tread of both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R989 MDU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 R989 MDU, 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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What year was R989 MDU registered?
R989 MDU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is R989 MDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R989 MDU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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