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W898 RCG

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,434 mi
Last recorded89,434 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 RCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,178 miles

all metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2011 79,175 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brakes binding slighly

both rear tyres perished and slighly out of shape

exhaust baffles insecue possible catalyst

handbrake almost at limit of travel

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,591 miles

both rear brakes binding slighly

both rear tyres perished and slighly out of shape

exhaust baffles insecue possible catalyst

handbrake almost at limit of travel

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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W898 RCG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 75,046 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 W898 RCG, 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 26 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W898 RCG registered?

W898 RCG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W898 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W898 RCG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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