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R522 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,620 mi
Last recorded103,620 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 98,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 90,481 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly om inner edges

Handbrake cables outer casings deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre approx. 2.5mm & nail in tread

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,333 miles

Nearside & offside handbrake cables outer casings cracked / deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 82,217 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 May 2012 79,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2010 74,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 70,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 68,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 66,472 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)

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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R522 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R522 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 R522 FJV?

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What year was R522 FJV registered?

R522 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R522 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 FJV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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