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S607 RAH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,267 mi
Last recorded132,267 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 RAH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 131,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 120,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,146 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 120,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r inner tail light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 103,089 miles

CAT starting to rattle, emissions passed ok

exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,314 miles

right headlight glass damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

right headlight glass damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,686 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Right front headlight glass damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,390 miles

o/s headlight damaged

oil around steering column

2 child seats fitted at rear

front number plate damaged

n/s front bumper slightly adrift

one high level stop light bulb not working

play in rear wheel bearings

small stone chip in o/f of screen

wishbone bushs worn and starting to come away

Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,861 miles

bumper adrift on n/s

exhaust rusty and rear box baffles braking up

front number plate damaged

play in rear wheel bearings

possible oil leak at rack?

rear tyres wearing low

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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S607 RAH 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 61.5%.

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 S607 RAH, 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 S607 RAH registered?

S607 RAH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S607 RAH safe to buy?

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