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S201 OAL

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,281 mi
Last recorded63,281 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,281 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2016 63,186 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

n/s/r sidelight dim

slight corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,515 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,852 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,594 miles

advise nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,081 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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S201 OAL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White 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 S201 OAL, 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 S201 OAL registered?

S201 OAL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S201 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 OAL 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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