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R344 MVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,892 mi
Last recorded44,892 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 41,882 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,233 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,796 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,793 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,360 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2010 40,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,181 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,777 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,870 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 35,641 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 35,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R344 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R344 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 R344 MVL registered?

R344 MVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R344 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 MVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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