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S170 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,595 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 92,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 86,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,592 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 73,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,610 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 64,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 58,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked== slight sepration to both rear tyres== slight spiltting to offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,115 miles

front number plate cracked== slight sepration to both rear tyres== slight spiltting to offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,853 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 47,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT==FR NO PLATE CRACKED==FR DISCS BADLY WORN==REQ FR DISCS /PADS==

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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S170 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S170 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 S170 EBD registered?

S170 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S170 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 EBD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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