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S344 RFU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 RFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,066 miles

rear brake discs corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear flexi brake pipes and uunions corroded

rear tyres on legal limit and splitting

Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,606 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 79,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,866 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 70,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,650 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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S344 RFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S344 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

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What year was S344 RFU registered?

S344 RFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S344 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 RFU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S344 RFU have outstanding finance?

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