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S149 JRG

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,932 mi
Last recorded73,932 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE78,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,932 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,751 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 62,751 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 53,773 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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S149 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,758 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 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S149 JRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S149 JRG registered?

S149 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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