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R56 BVR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 BVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025

Heavily modified RALLY car MSUK passport as proof

Pass 25 May 2024

Heavily modified rally car fitted with internal cage and fixed seats and headrests

Pass 27 May 2023

Heavily modified rally car

Pass 16 May 2022

Full roll cage, fixed seats and harnesses fitted.

Nearside Front Impact damage.

Vehicle has been fitted with rally tyres.

Vehicle has been heavily modified for rally purposes.

Fail 16 May 2022

Full roll cage, fixed seats and harnesses fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Impact damage.

Vehicle has been fitted with rally tyres.

Vehicle has been heavily modified for rally purposes.

Pass 17 Jul 2020

HAS FIXED SEATS ROLL CAGE AND HARNESSES

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR PRESENTED WITH A PASSPORT

Fail 17 Jul 2020

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

HAS FIXED SEATS ROLL CAGE AND HARNESSES

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR PRESENTED WITH A PASSPORT

Pass 17 Aug 2019

heavily modified Rally car with roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

Pass 17 Aug 2019

All brake and fuel lines visable inside car

Full roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses

Heavily modified rally car

Fail 17 Aug 2019

All brake and fuel lines visable inside car

Full roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses

Heavily modified rally car

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses

Fail 15 Sep 2018

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses

Pass 14 Sep 2017

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

ROLL CAGE HARNESSES FIXED BUCKET SEATS

brake lines and fuel pipes inside car

Pass 26 May 2015

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR roll cage bucket seats harnesses all fuel & brake lines inside

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear brake slight bind

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2013 111,544 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Unable to fully inspect sills as trims are fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,855 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 110,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 97,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 83,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle inside centre silencer †

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

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R56 BVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R56 BVR, 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

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What year was R56 BVR registered?

R56 BVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R56 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 BVR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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