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S268 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,980 miles

bonnett cable broken

n/s kirror cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2007 64,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnett cable broken

n/s kirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 59,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

PAS pipe not secure in clip.........Bonnet cable broken......N/S indicators faded........

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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S268 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S268 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 S268 EBD registered?

S268 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S268 EBD safe to buy?

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