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S48 RRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 RRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,468 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre/s are getting low

exhaust manifold cracked/slightly leaking

front sub/frame corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre/s are getting low

exhaust manifold cracked/slightly leaking

front sub/frame corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,619 miles

n/s front brake disc distorted

some corrosion on n/s sill step

some lift in front suspension strut top mountings

Fail 19 Jul 2006 66,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s front brake disc distorted

some corrosion on n/s sill step

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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S48 RRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S48 RRJ, 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 S48 RRJ registered?

S48 RRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S48 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 RRJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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