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S148 JRG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel archs corroded

clutch pedal heavy

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight knocking can be detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel arch's corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel arch's corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate faded

if both rear stop light's stop working, both rear bulb holder's will have to be replaced

rear washer in-operative

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate faded

if both rear stop light's stop working, both rear bulb holder's will have to be replaced

rear washer in-operative

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,749 miles

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

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

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

all spring's corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all spring's corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,863 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All shock absorber casings corroded

Front and rear registration plates deteiorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper

Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All brake pipes corroded

All shock absorber casings corroded

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

Front and rear registration plates deteiorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,139 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear axle bushes worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,139 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear axle bushes worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust

nearside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

offside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2007 40,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

offside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,661 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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S148 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S148 JRG, 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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S148 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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