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R989 MDU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 MDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 115,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,903 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,796 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 87,635 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,916 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition/ perrished

Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,416 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise cracking in the tread of both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 46,058 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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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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