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R514 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,650 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

advise offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2015 115,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise handbrake cables deterioated

advise nearside rear brake binding slighty

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

advise offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,360 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 91,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,724 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,276 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,624 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 60,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,453 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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R514 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R514 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 R514 FJV registered?

R514 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R514 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 FJV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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