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H298 VAA

1991 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,163 mi
Last recorded62,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 VAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,163 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,241 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank is starting to rust heavily

wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,173 miles

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

front tyres edges worn

nearside sill rusted

petrol tank rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,037 miles

petrol tank rusted

Fail 17 Apr 2009 55,037 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

petrol tank rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,846 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

petrol tank rusted around filler pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,538 miles

fuel tank stained

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,723 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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H298 VAA is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 60,446 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 H298 VAA, 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 35 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H298 VAA registered?

H298 VAA is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 1991.

Is H298 VAA safe to buy?

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