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R272 JFG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 JFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Fail 16 Mar 2012 87,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,207 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 68,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,242 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 64,242 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R272 JFG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R272 JFG, 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 R272 JFG registered?

R272 JFG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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