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S75 RVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,958 mi
Last recorded144,958 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 RVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 144,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s sill

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 137,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 131,743 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 125,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 125,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 115,070 miles

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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S75 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S75 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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What year was S75 RVM registered?

S75 RVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S75 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 RVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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