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R675 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,665 mi
Last recorded73,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

front registration plate seperating

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and close to legal limit

slight lift in both front suspension top mounts

slight play and noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,305 miles

both wiper blades slightly worn

lift in both front suspension top mounts

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both wiper blades slightly worn

lift in both front suspension top mounts

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,716 miles

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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R675 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 R675 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 R675 FJV registered?

R675 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R675 FJV safe to buy?

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