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S354 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,945 mi
Last recorded65,945 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,945 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,961 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,589 miles

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

rear exhaust joint loose

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,934 miles

Offside rear tyre poor,tread slightly feathered. †Nails in both rear tyres.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,527 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 28,855 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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S354 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S354 EBD, 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

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What year was S354 EBD registered?

S354 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S354 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S354 EBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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