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R715 CVG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 CVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,463 miles

Body damage to both rear wings

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from outer casings

Both rear brake back plates rusty

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

High level stop lamp insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Offside front brake flex hose support bracket securing bolt loose

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body damage to both rear wings

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from outer casings

Both rear brake back plates rusty

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

High level stop lamp insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Offside front brake flex hose support bracket securing bolt loose

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,878 miles

Nearside handbrake cable has colapsed.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 91,878 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable has colapsed.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 85,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,082 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,561 miles

power steering drive belt squeal

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,547 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering drive belt squeal

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,427 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 62,291 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 56,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 9 Dec 2005 51,157 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R715 CVG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R715 CVG, 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 R715 CVG registered?

R715 CVG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R715 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 CVG shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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