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S248 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,050 mi
Last recorded57,050 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 57,050 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 57,050 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 51,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 42,308 miles

Nearside Front rack gaitor UT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,110 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread on the inner edge 175/70 R 13

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 38,070 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge 175/70 R 13

Coolant level low

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 38,070 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge 175/70 R 13

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,988 miles

Oil leak.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Oil leak.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,639 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2015 27,639 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

misfire on idle

Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,537 miles

N/side wiper blade slighty worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/side wiper blade slighty worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,491 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,042 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,756 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 16,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,930 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,976 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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S248 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S248 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 S248 EBD registered?

S248 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S248 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 EBD shows 26 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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