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R524 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,396 mi
Last recorded121,396 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 121,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 121,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 113,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,032 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 105,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pb lever has travel but not to excess

Fail 26 Jul 2010 98,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pb lever has travel but not to excess

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,679 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,537 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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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R524 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R524 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.

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What year was R524 FJV registered?

R524 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R524 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 FJV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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