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R451 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,639 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 121,258 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 121,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 116,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate dirty but still readable

Fail 4 Feb 2011 116,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front registration plate dirty but still readable

Fail 17 Feb 2010 110,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv unable to see front outer brake pads or discs

Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,167 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 81,167 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,261 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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R451 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R451 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 R451 FJV registered?

R451 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R451 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 FJV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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