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R715 YJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,156 mi
Last recorded90,156 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 YJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,156 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,156 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,241 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,861 miles

Very slight surface corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,619 miles

Front number plate discoloured and cracked

Slight corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe. (From front to rear flexi pipe)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked with black marks in plate

Slight corrosion on inner edge of front brake disc

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 YJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R715 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

R715 YJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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