MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
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
front brake disc scored and pitted
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?
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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.
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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.
Does R430 FJV have outstanding finance?
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