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S180 BEU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight wear to rear brake discs

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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S180 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S180 BEU, 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 S180 BEU registered?

S180 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S180 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 BEU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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