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S864 RKE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 RKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 138,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 137,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 133,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 126,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 115,296 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 107,640 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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S864 RKE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S864 RKE, 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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How do I check the history of S864 RKE?

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What year was S864 RKE registered?

S864 RKE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S864 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 RKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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