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S71 RVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,963 mi
Last recorded84,963 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 RVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,963 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,886 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 72,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,562 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 63,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,937 miles

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

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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S71 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S71 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 S71 RVM registered?

S71 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S71 RVM safe to buy?

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