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S604 RBO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,941 mi
Last recorded43,941 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 RBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,941 miles

nsr + osr floor corroded

rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,064 miles

both front top mounts have play

both front tyres wering close to limits

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,384 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 34,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,685 miles

Power steering pipes rusty.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Floor pan rusty around rubber grommets at n/s & o/s rear.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,685 miles

Floor pan rusty around rubber grommets at n/s & o/s rear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipes rusty.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,069 miles

power steering pipes very rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,292 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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S604 RBO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S604 RBO, 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 S604 RBO registered?

S604 RBO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S604 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S604 RBO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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