MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
offside rack gaiter twisted
Emission temperimental
Front brake pads getting low
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in front upper suspension mountings
Wipers starting to deteriorate
Emission temperimental
Front brake pads getting low
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge
Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in front upper suspension mountings
Wipers starting to deteriorate
Nearside door step starting to corrode
Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp
Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
Non standard rear exhaust box fitted
Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Slight play in front upper suspension mountings
Slight play in offside front outer track rod end
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
possible filler in nearside door step
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
possible filler in nearside door step
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front tyre 2mm tread
slight damage to offside mirror
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front tyre 2mm tread
slight damage to offside mirror
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake pads low
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S996 RNT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 S996 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 S996 RNT registered?
S996 RNT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S996 RNT safe to buy?
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