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R787 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,515 mi
Last recorded83,515 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,515 miles

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

corrosion on n/s sill

Fail 18 Oct 2012 83,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on n/s sill

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,628 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,810 miles

N/S sill corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2010 71,810 miles

N/S sill corroding

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,028 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 60,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 60,545 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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R787 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R787 FJV, 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 R787 FJV registered?

R787 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R787 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R787 FJV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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