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R996 RRD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 RRD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished condition 175/70.r13.82t

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,550 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,912 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,546 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tatty front number plate

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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R996 RRD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R996 RRD, 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 R996 RRD registered?

R996 RRD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R996 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 RRD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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