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S344 GGP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,793 mi
Last recorded54,793 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 GGP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 53,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 52,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 29,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 15,009 miles

both front shock dust covers broken

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,873 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn unevenly and starting to perish

Fail 11 Apr 2016 14,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn unevenly and starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,627 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,728 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,897 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,613 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 7,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S344 GGP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S344 GGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S344 GGP?

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What year was S344 GGP registered?

S344 GGP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S344 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 GGP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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