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S340 DJO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,227 mi
Last recorded99,227 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 DJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,055 miles

front brake pads getting low

one of the rubbers for rear exhaust box mountings detached

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,690 miles

both front top shocker mounts worn

sat nave bracket removed before test

Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front top shocker mounts worn

sat nave bracket removed before test

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

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)

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

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)

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearings slight free play (both)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,868 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,296 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,289 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,751 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,215 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 55,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 50,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,529 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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S340 DJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S340 DJO, 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 S340 DJO registered?

S340 DJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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