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S184 BEU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,042 mi
Last recorded25,042 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,292 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 21,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,374 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,292 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Aug 2012 16,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades smery

Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,245 miles

both wiper blades smery

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 15,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 10,936 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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S184 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S184 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 S184 BEU registered?

S184 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S184 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S184 BEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S184 BEU have outstanding finance?

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