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S207 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,192 mi
Last recorded127,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 127,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,917 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limits [1.6mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r indicators slightly discoloured

rear no.plate deteriorated

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,260 miles

lift in steering column

Fail 1 Jul 2010 113,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

lift in steering column

Pass 14 Jul 2009 107,248 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,782 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 104,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 104,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Pass 3 Sep 2007 99,161 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Sep 2007 99,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front shock absorber leaking

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 97,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S207 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S207 EBD, 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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S207 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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