CarVerify

Free Car Check

S353 JGN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,248 mi
Last recorded128,248 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 JGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 128,248 miles

Oil leak

advisery ;;different size tyres on front axle [ steel wheels ]

Fail 30 Jul 2010 128,248 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 121,939 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 121,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 120,228 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

offside head lamp damaged

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2008 120,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

long hand brake travel

offside head lamp damaged

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 114,403 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 114,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,957 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

low readings on o/s/r foot and handbrake

Pass 29 Jul 2005 100,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 100,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

high handbrake travel

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S353 JGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S353 JGN, 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 S353 JGN?

You can check the full history of S353 JGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S353 JGN registered?

S353 JGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 August 1998.

Is S353 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 JGN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S353 JGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S353 JGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.