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S623 RAH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,827 mi
Last recorded39,827 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 RAH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 38,638 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,648 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,794 miles

both front tyres have started to wear on the inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,570 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the rear number plate has started to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,579 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,756 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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S623 RAH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S623 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 S623 RAH registered?

S623 RAH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S623 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S623 RAH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S623 RAH have outstanding finance?

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