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R515 LVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,981 mi
Last recorded88,981 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 LVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,981 miles

Nearside rear light cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Dec 2011 84,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 60,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 59,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 59,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R515 LVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R515 LVL, 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 R515 LVL?

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What year was R515 LVL registered?

R515 LVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R515 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 LVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R515 LVL have outstanding finance?

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