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S188 BEU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,989 mi
Last recorded62,989 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,989 miles

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

play to front top strut mounts

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,965 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,173 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,264 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)

Small nail in nearside rear tyre tread face.

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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S188 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S188 BEU?

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What year was S188 BEU registered?

S188 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S188 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 BEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S188 BEU have outstanding finance?

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