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R105 OTA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,813 mi
Last recorded46,813 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 OTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,771 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 35,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,187 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,780 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 26,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,412 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 13,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,796 miles

inter and rear exhausts rusting.

o/s/r door pin switch cover missing.

windscreen wiper switch worn.

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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R105 OTA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R105 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R105 OTA registered?

R105 OTA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R105 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 OTA shows 12 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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