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R716 CVG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 CVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake hose has a slight buldge which does not get any worse under pressure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,478 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,118 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,134 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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R716 CVG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R716 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R716 CVG registered?

R716 CVG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R716 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 CVG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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