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R570 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 124,370 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 117,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side front headlight small crack

Pass 23 May 2011 104,412 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 May 2011 104,022 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS&OS parking brake cable casing corroded.

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

Steering rack gaiters perishing.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 88,857 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake pads are half worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,857 miles

front brake pads are half worn.

Pass 7 May 2009 77,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 71,410 miles

nearside rear foot brake becoming lazy.

Pass 17 May 2007 62,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,077 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

movement in front strut top bushes.

offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble.

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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R570 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R570 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 R570 FJV registered?

R570 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R570 FJV safe to buy?

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