1998 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · R791 HHB
1998 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 68,463 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R791 HHB Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2009
- 68,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R791 HHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Ibiza (R791 HHB) between January 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R791 HHB Mileage History
- 19/01/200659,567 mi
- 19/01/200659,567 mi
- 06/07/200763,192 mi+3,625 mi
- 10/07/200763,192 mi
- 04/07/200865,499 mi+2,307 mi
- 10/07/200865,449 mi-50 mi
- 05/08/200968,463 mi+3,014 mi
- 12/08/200968,463 mi
Average of roughly 2,497 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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