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S136 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,607 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 87,607 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,523 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 84,523 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,659 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,978 miles

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

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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S136 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S136 EBD, 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 S136 EBD registered?

S136 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S136 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S136 EBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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