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S140 LJU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,635 mi
Last recorded104,635 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 LJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe joints x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,705 miles

all seat belts slow to retract

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perrished

corrosion in exhaust

front brake pads wearing thin

front indicators slightly discoloured

headlight switch slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled inner rim

o/s horn button inop

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing, exhaust loose and corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm is loose (8.2.1c)

all seat belts slow to retract

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perrished

corrosion in exhaust

front brake pads wearing thin

front indicators slightly discoloured

headlight switch slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled inner rim

o/s horn button inop

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,606 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r side light inop but not more than 50%

right hand horn button inop

slight corrosion in all brake ferrules

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,516 miles

1 x horn button inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,966 miles

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

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

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

Right Hand Horn Button Broken/Not Working

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 80,791 miles

horn button broken one side

n/s door mirror just passes test

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts are slow to retract

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,508 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,905 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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S140 LJU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S140 LJU, 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 S140 LJU registered?

S140 LJU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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