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R655 CVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,709 mi
Last recorded74,709 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 74,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 65,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,520 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,994 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,994 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R655 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R655 CVV, 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 R655 CVV?

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What year was R655 CVV registered?

R655 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R655 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 CVV shows 15 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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