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R389 CVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 61,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 46,642 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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R389 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R389 CVV, 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 R389 CVV registered?

R389 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R389 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 CVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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