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R102 NJT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 NJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,116 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,115 miles

Emissions not tested abnormal engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,860 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 78,860 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,555 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slight damage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall slight damage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slight damage

Nearside rear of sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,024 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear end of sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,591 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear offside and nearside sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,316 miles

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear of sills slightly corroded

offside front wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,480 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 63,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R102 NJT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R102 NJT, 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 R102 NJT registered?

R102 NJT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R102 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 NJT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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