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R847 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,320 mi
Last recorded87,320 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,320 miles

o/s front tyre is worn low

Fail 13 Dec 2013 87,320 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cables are in poor condition

o/s front tyre is worn low

slight noisy from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,407 miles

air bag light staying on

o/s/f tyre both edges low

Fail 10 Dec 2012 85,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag light staying on

o/s/f tyre both edges low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,649 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension conponents

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake pads worn

just meet emissions for test

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,910 miles

air bag light staying on

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting too split

n/s/f tyre on 2.5/3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,926 miles

air bag light staying on

n/s/f tyer on 2/3mm

rear number plate water marked

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,444 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,394 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre very heavily worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,839 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 64,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,718 miles

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

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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R847 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R847 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 R847 FJV registered?

R847 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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