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R530 RFJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,425 mi
Last recorded50,425 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 RFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,566 miles

brake noise on rear brake but brake performance good

n/s and o/s front tyres getting close to 1.6mm limit

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules has corrision

Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front tyres getting close to 1.6mm limit

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules has corrision

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

front body damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,372 miles

Battery insecure

body damaged

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,372 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

power steering pipes rusty

Battery insecure

body damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,743 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,743 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off/side/front strut dust cover split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads on 3mm (155/80/13T)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear wiper rubbers worn

front tyre treads on 2.5mm

slight coolant leak- heater hoses at bulkhead

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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R530 RFJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R530 RFJ, 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 R530 RFJ registered?

R530 RFJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R530 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 RFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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