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R271 MVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,120 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 71,111 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,966 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,040 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 59,385 miles

Airbag light is on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2012 59,385 miles

Airbag light is on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,147 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

top strut mountings worn

Pass 19 May 2010 54,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 53,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 50,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 48,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 45,950 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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R271 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R271 MVL, 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 R271 MVL registered?

R271 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R271 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 MVL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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