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S47 RVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 RVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,672 miles

Both front tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front coil spring corroded both sides upper section (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 116,602 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front coil spring corroded both sides upper section (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 112,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 112,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,336 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,047 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 71,315 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,577 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 55,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,730 miles

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

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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S47 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S47 RVM, 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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S47 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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