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R298 MVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,487 mi
Last recorded61,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 61,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

N/S/F head light small stone chip in glass

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F shock absorber gaitor split

O/S/R seat belt poor to return

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,667 miles

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

N/S/F head light small stone chip in glass

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F shock absorber gaitor split

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 54,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

N/S/F head light small stone chip in glass

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F shock absorber gaitor split

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded.

front brake judder, offside/nearside.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded.

front brake judder, offside/nearside.

Pass 24 May 2011 43,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 43,484 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 43,368 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate danmaged

Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside head light damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,945 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside head light damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,087 miles

both front indicators faded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

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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R298 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R298 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 R298 MVL registered?

R298 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R298 MVL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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