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S785 RCL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,288 mi
Last recorded65,288 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 RCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,288 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls perrished

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wear inner edges

rear wheel arch corrosion covered with tape

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls perrished

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wear inner edges

rear wheel arch corrosion covered with tape

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all brake pipes greased

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,480 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel archs starting to corrode

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,709 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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S785 RCL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S785 RCL, 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 S785 RCL registered?

S785 RCL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S785 RCL safe to buy?

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