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S206 JRG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,241 mi
Last recorded186,241 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 186,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light stays on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 143,034 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 143,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf seat belt sloe to retract

Pass 12 Jan 2008 132,276 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 132,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 116,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 116,591 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 96,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S206 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S206 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 S206 JRG registered?

S206 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S206 JRG safe to buy?

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