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R625 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,871 mi
Last recorded127,871 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 127,871 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 127,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 116,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 116,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,709 miles

emissions smokey

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge 185/60/14

wiper blades very poor

Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,709 miles

emissions smokey

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge 185/60/14

wiper blades very poor

Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 101,105 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres worn unevenly,n/s very badly 185/60/14

emissions very smokey

Pass 8 Mar 2008 98,604 miles

emissions high at 2.46k

n/s/r tyre badly flat spotted around inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge 185/60/14

Pass 7 Mar 2007 93,620 miles

SMOKE TEST NEAR LIMIT

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked up

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2007 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

SMOKE TEST NEAR LIMIT

bonnet catch sticks

both front wipers split /poor

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked up

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 88,579 miles

front tyres well worn

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s park brake cable sticking

play in both front strut tops when jacked

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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R625 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R625 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R625 FJV?

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What year was R625 FJV registered?

R625 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R625 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 FJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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