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R381 FEV

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 FEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,748 miles

Emissions only just met, slight missfire.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,816 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 84,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut, not to cords

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,449 miles

both number plates slightly soiled.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 79,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both number plates slightly soiled.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,903 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R381 FEV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R381 FEV, 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 R381 FEV registered?

R381 FEV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R381 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 FEV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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