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S294 AAR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 AAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,916 miles

Corrosion to NSR brake flexy ferrule

Corrosion to OSR brake flexy ferrule

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak from engine

Screen wipers slightly poor

Slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 123,366 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,270 miles

Front brake pads getting low. N/S/F outer pad worn more than others.

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,017 miles

Clutch pedal box fractured

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak from engine

Play in both rear wheel bearings (Adjustment required)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,297 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low (Not yet required)

N/S number plate light dim in operation

Oil leak from engine

Play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 114,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S number plate bulb slightly dim in operation

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2011 114,402 miles

N/S number plate bulb slightly dim in operation

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,766 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 111,766 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 108,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,027 miles

very slight w/bearing noise n/s/r

Fail 20 Oct 2008 99,027 miles

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

very slight w/bearing noise n/s/r

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,836 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/sr tyre nearing 1.6 mm tread limit

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,580 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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S294 AAR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S294 AAR, 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 S294 AAR registered?

S294 AAR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S294 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 AAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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