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R729 YJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 YJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,157 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,135 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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R729 YJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R729 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 R729 YJV registered?

R729 YJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R729 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 YJV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R729 YJV have outstanding finance?

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