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S347 JRG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,612 mi
Last recorded64,612 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,831 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 60,279 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,466 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,685 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,685 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,398 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,372 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,372 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,850 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 41,008 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,834 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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S347 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S347 JRG, 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 S347 JRG registered?

S347 JRG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 August 1998.

Is S347 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S347 JRG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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