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S955 RNT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 RNT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 114,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 114,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2011 114,197 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,439 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 106,433 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 103,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 99,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 99,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres treads wearing low

slight bind nearside rear brake

some noise in steering mechanism

some noise offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,665 miles

both rear tyres treads wearing low

slight bind nearside rear brake

some noise in steering mechanism

some noise offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 79,035 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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S955 RNT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S955 RNT, 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 S955 RNT registered?

S955 RNT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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