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R517 LVL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 LVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 115,017 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternater belt fraying

Pass 21 May 2008 96,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 89,407 miles

all tyres wearing close to the legal limits

Pass 13 May 2006 78,455 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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R517 LVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R517 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 R517 LVL?

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What year was R517 LVL registered?

R517 LVL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R517 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 LVL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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