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R710 FBW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,145 mi
Last recorded120,145 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 FBW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 120,145 miles

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 107,215 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 105,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension struts-some play in upper mounts

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 May 2006 100,733 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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R710 FBW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc 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 R710 FBW, 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 R710 FBW registered?

R710 FBW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R710 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 FBW 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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