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S996 RNT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 RNT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 126,290 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,161 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 115,161 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,007 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,948 miles

possible filler in nearside door step

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 88,414 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,858 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 83,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,319 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 76,319 miles

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?

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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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.

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