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S266 LRX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,810 mi
Last recorded148,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 LRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 148,810 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 148,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 142,906 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 136,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 130,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 118,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 103,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S266 LRX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S266 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S266 LRX?

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What year was S266 LRX registered?

S266 LRX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S266 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 LRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S266 LRX have outstanding finance?

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