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R430 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 127,442 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 127,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 120,946 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 120,946 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

minor blow from rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,313 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 113,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroding

crack in windscreen

nearside rear brake noisey in operation

offside rear tyre ON 1.6MM

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,934 miles

front brake disc scored and pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2006 84,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R430 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R430 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R430 FJV registered?

R430 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R430 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 FJV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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