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S330 JJB

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,983 mi
Last recorded27,983 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 JJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 27,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust noisy (rear box broken internally)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust noisy (rear box broken internally)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,730 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bad oil leal ADVISE ATENSION

front and rear number plates in poor condition

slight exhaust blow centre joint

Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,304 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 21,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s/f shock absorber protective gaiters split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,911 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 19,911 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,147 miles

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

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

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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S330 JJB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S330 JJB, 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 S330 JJB registered?

S330 JJB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S330 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S330 JJB shows 15 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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