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R301 MVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,103 mi
Last recorded139,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 139,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 139,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,680 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 130,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 117,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 117,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R301 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R301 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 R301 MVL registered?

R301 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R301 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 MVL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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