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R645 BVU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,720 mi
Last recorded219,720 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 BVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 219,720 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 219,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 209,696 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 209,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 196,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 196,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 188,852 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear footbrake low effort . overall brake performance percentage passed

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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R645 BVU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R645 BVU, 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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How do I check the history of R645 BVU?

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What year was R645 BVU registered?

R645 BVU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R645 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 BVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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