1998 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · R226 PFR
1998 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 74,675 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R226 PFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 74,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R226 PFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Ibiza (R226 PFR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached both top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values CO2 ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
R226 PFR Mileage History
- 25/10/202270,909 mi
- 27/10/202372,391 mi+1,482 mi
- 17/10/202473,717 mi+1,326 mi
- 21/10/202473,738 mi+21 mi
- 27/10/202574,675 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 1,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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