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S322 RFU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,423 mi
Last recorded57,423 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 RFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,556 miles

corrosion to n/s sill / arch

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre close to limit

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

corrosion to nearside sill

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2014 53,088 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,657 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,887 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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S322 RFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S322 RFU, 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 S322 RFU?

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What year was S322 RFU registered?

S322 RFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S322 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S322 RFU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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