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R544 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,466 mi
Last recorded114,466 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 114,466 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 105,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyrers perished,n/s sill slightly corroded,exhaust deteriorated,power steering pipes damp

Fail 27 Apr 2013 105,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyrers perished,n/s sill slightly corroded,exhaust deteriorated,power steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre perished,n/s sill slight corrosion,battery inscure

Fail 30 Apr 2012 96,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre perished,n/s sill slight corrosion,battery inscure

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,615 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,615 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 87,642 miles

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

both front upper strut tops slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,642 miles

both front upper strut tops slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,830 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,830 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear hand brake cable poor

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,575 miles

front number plate poor

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,111 miles

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

front number plate poor

wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2007 71,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate poor

wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,421 miles

OVERHEATING

Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,168 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 58,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front strut tops

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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R544 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R544 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 R544 FJV registered?

R544 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R544 FJV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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