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S231 BBX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 BBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,392 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,280 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 62,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 62,573 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 57,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 57,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,985 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted unable to test o/s/r seat belt

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,959 miles

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

brake fluid below maximum

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,299 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,020 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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S231 BBX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S231 BBX, 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 S231 BBX registered?

S231 BBX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S231 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 BBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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