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S205 JRG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,964 mi
Last recorded100,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,964 miles

CAT noisey

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower sill damage

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/f lower sill damage

tape holding indicator lense and headlight together

Fail 22 Jun 2010 100,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

CAT noisey

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower sill damage

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/f lower sill damage

tape holding indicator lense and headlight together

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,357 miles

Oil leak

both front lower sills damaged

exhaut rattle

front number plate slightly faded

rear tyres mishaped

tape on o/s headlamp

Fail 29 Jun 2009 94,355 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front lower sills damaged

exhaut rattle

front number plate slightly faded

rear tyres mishaped

tape on o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,204 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light sum bulbs out

n/s o/s front outter sills damage ruted and filler

water marks front and rear number plates

Fail 10 Jun 2008 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

centre brake light sum bulbs out

n/s o/s front outter sills damage ruted and filler

water marks front and rear number plates

Fail 8 Jun 2007 80,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,856 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre very close to body when on a left hand lock

outer skin on rear silencer rusted through

rear number plate discoloured

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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S205 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S205 JRG, 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 S205 JRG registered?

S205 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S205 JRG safe to buy?

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