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S346 RFU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,703 mi
Last recorded92,703 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 RFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,565 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,732 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 79,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,560 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 77,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,776 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,081 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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S346 RFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S346 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.

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What year was S346 RFU registered?

S346 RFU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S346 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S346 RFU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S346 RFU have outstanding finance?

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