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R380 AVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,808 mi
Last recorded130,808 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 AVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 130,808 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 130,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2006 112,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 112,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 May 2005 99,165 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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R380 AVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R380 AVM, 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 R380 AVM registered?

R380 AVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R380 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 AVM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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