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R992 OTF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,479 mi
Last recorded114,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 OTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

passenger inner door handle tight but still working

unable to carry out full seat belt test plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 114,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

passenger inner door handle tight but still working

unable to carry out full seat belt test plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front number plate water marked

n/s door inner handel damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2009 109,684 miles

auxsilary belts perished

oil leaks

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,535 miles

child seat N/S/R not tested seat belt

Fail 24 Jan 2008 106,535 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seat N/S/R not tested seat belt

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,523 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

exhaust heavily corroded

movement in both front shock absorbers

movement in steering system

off side number plate bulb fading

oil leaks

rear discs corroded and worn

sill trims fitted

slight exhaust leak between cat and middle sections

tested when wet

under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

Pass 20 Jan 2006 86,141 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 86,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 86,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight exhaust blow at cat to system joint

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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R992 OTF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R992 OTF, 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 R992 OTF registered?

R992 OTF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R992 OTF safe to buy?

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