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S288 XOX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,514 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,203 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,409 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,818 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 38,818 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S288 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S288 XOX, 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

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What year was S288 XOX registered?

S288 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S288 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 XOX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S288 XOX have outstanding finance?

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