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S231 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,362 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,615 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 58,070 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

small stone chips zone a

wipers poor

Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,070 miles

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

small stone chips zone a

wipers poor

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2009 56,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

crack in front number plate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,222 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

crack in front number plate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,904 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

crack in o/s door mirror

Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

crack in o/s door mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,032 miles

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

crack in front number plate

crack in o/s door mirror

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Dec 2006
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,891 miles

n/s/r tyre just legal

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 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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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What year was S231 EBD registered?

S231 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S231 EBD safe to buy?

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