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S988 RRJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 RRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2011 115,955 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

n/s/r discs rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2010 108,883 miles

NSR tyre slightley out of shape

Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2005 66,211 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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S988 RRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S988 RRJ, 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 S988 RRJ registered?

S988 RRJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S988 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 RRJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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