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R510 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,295 mi
Last recorded51,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 51,295 miles

advise n/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,757 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,749 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,488 miles

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

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

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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R510 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R510 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

How do I check the history of R510 FJV?

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What year was R510 FJV registered?

R510 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R510 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 FJV shows 6 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.

Does R510 FJV have outstanding finance?

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