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R819 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,938 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 81,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,606 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,956 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 75,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 54,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 49,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 48,976 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R819 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R819 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 R819 FJV registered?

R819 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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