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S52 RVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,204 mi
Last recorded64,204 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 RVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 64,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 64,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,384 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 54,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,821 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,821 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S52 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S52 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S52 RVM registered?

S52 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S52 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 RVM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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