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R521 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,487 mi
Last recorded71,487 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,487 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,614 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,614 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,135 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,099 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,660 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges/perrishing/cracking to side walls †n/s/door mirror taped broken †dents/scratches to various body pannels †slight damage to wheel trims †engine wet with oil †n/s/f shock absorber damp †wear to rear brake discs

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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R521 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R521 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 R521 FJV registered?

R521 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R521 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 FJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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