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R423 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,826 mi
Last recorded123,826 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 123,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 123,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 113,272 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,103 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished on downpipe section

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,004 miles

both number plates deteriating

misting of oil at steering pump

Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both number plates deteriating

misting of oil at steering pump

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,001 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 77,001 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres 3mm tread depth (limit is 1.6mm) † †n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread. † †Both number plates are starting to deteriate.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,533 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has a slight weep

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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R423 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R423 FJV, 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 R423 FJV registered?

R423 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R423 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 FJV shows 12 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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