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R537 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,428 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,642 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,294 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bracket on front section of exhaust loose

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,759 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 52,727 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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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R537 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R537 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 R537 FJV registered?

R537 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R537 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 FJV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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