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R534 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,624 mi
Last recorded72,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,624 miles

Centre Front no plate is cracked

Os rear tyre sidewall is perished and worn to 3mm

Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/13t (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Centre Front no plate is cracked

Os rear tyre sidewall is perished and worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Jan 2015 69,449 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 2mm and all tyres sidewalls are cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,449 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 2mm and all tyres sidewalls are cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,255 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 66,195 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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,675 miles

Both rear tyre treads and side walls are cracking[175/70/13h]

Rear exhaust baffles are loose [monitor]

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,831 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 61,831 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,903 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,845 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 49,307 miles

Front Upper 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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R534 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R534 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 R534 FJV registered?

R534 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R534 FJV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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