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R685 CVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,454 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 124,454 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 114,319 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 114,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 114,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,070 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 103,070 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,389 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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R685 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R685 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.

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What year was R685 CVV registered?

R685 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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