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R282 MVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 106,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 97,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 82,392 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 70,005 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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R282 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R282 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R282 MVL registered?

R282 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R282 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 MVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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