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S686 RHJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 RHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,126 miles

rear seat lead downe

Pass 29 Mar 2014 131,605 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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

rear seats lead down rear seatbelts not chackd

Pass 29 Mar 2013 127,455 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 121,717 miles

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

wipres split

Fail 21 Dec 2011 121,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 119,293 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,390 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 93,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 75,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,353 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,898 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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S686 RHJ 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 76.9%.

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 S686 RHJ, 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 S686 RHJ registered?

S686 RHJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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