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S308 RVU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,566 mi
Last recorded145,566 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 RVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 145,566 miles

centre exhaust shrowd insucure

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Mar 2012 145,563 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

centre exhaust shrowd insucure

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,330 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 138,295 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 134,099 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 133,979 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 126,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 120,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 117,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 117,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 112,938 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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S308 RVU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S308 RVU, 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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How do I check the history of S308 RVU?

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What year was S308 RVU registered?

S308 RVU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S308 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 RVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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