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S317 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s w/wiper deteriating

Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,836 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,689 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres under inflated

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside wiper torn

number plates poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake pads low

front tyres under inflated

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside wiper torn

number plates poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plate showing wear

offside rear flexy ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,999 miles

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

front and rear number plate showing wear

offside rear flexy ferrule corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,977 miles

notcheness in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2008 51,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear flexy ferrules corroding

front number plate showing wear

pad inspection

rear number plate showing wear

Pass 31 Mar 2007 47,431 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre low tread on edges

nearside headlamp set at highest setting

Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,646 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear inner tail lamp inoperative

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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S317 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc 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 S317 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 S317 EBD registered?

S317 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S317 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 EBD 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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