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S172 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,391 mi
Last recorded108,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 108,391 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 26 Jan 2011 108,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,318 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 90,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,335 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 83,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust blowing

front number plate has water marks

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2006 72,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 64,733 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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S172 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S172 EBD registered?

S172 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S172 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 EBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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