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R533 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,615 mi
Last recorded79,615 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 79,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,324 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre ,inner edge of tread wearing thin

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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R533 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R533 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 R533 FJV?

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What year was R533 FJV registered?

R533 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R533 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 FJV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R533 FJV have outstanding finance?

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