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S306 AAR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 AAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 94,796 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 94,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,317 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,068 miles

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres perished

handbrake adjustment

n/s sill corroded

n/s wishbone bush worn and deterioated

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

springs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 84,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres perished

handbrake adjustment

n/s sill corroded

n/s wishbone bush worn and deterioated

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,889 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,468 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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S306 AAR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S306 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 S306 AAR registered?

S306 AAR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S306 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S306 AAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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