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R616 AVR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,529 mi
Last recorded129,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 AVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2011 129,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise body damage to o/s/f wing + bumper.

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2010 123,339 miles

advise body work damage to o/s/f wing

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 116,192 miles

Front bumper insecure

centre ex mtg not located in rubber .

Pass 3 May 2008 107,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,218 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 97,218 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,159 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 90,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R616 AVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R616 AVR, 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 R616 AVR registered?

R616 AVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R616 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 AVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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