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S171 ROO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,171 mi
Last recorded69,171 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 ROO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,171 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor close to front seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor close to front seat (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,401 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,778 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,217 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,104 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,251 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,452 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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S171 ROO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S171 ROO, 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 S171 ROO registered?

S171 ROO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S171 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S171 ROO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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