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R698 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,889 mi
Last recorded66,889 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 66,889 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2009 66,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 57,565 miles

clutch heavy

o/s/r indicator pale

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in both front top strut mounts.

slight play in both rear hub bearings.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,853 miles

suspect clutch pedal very heavy & stiff req's attention.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 53,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/r brake binding req's attention. †movement in o/s/r hub. †oil leaks around bottom of gear box area.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,507 miles

rear indicators lights pale. †n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge. †o/s/r brake binding.

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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R698 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R698 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 R698 FJV registered?

R698 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R698 FJV shows 6 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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