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S694 RKJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 RKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,060 miles

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

corrosion to o/s door shut area

corrosion to o/s outer sill

handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

play in o/s & n/s top shock top mounts but not considered excessive

power steering pipes corroding but not considered excessive

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

corrosion to o/s door shut area

corrosion to o/s outer sill

handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

play in o/s & n/s top shock top mounts but not considered excessive

power steering pipes corroding but not considered excessive

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,289 miles

Corrosion to offside door sill

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Handbrake travels a long way up

Nearside front tyre very low, still legal due to tyre design

Powersteering pipes to and on rack corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,728 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,449 miles

both front lower wishbones, rear mounting bushes starting to part.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,586 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S694 RKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 S694 RKJ, 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 S694 RKJ registered?

S694 RKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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