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S354 JGN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 JGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 118,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,661 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres 2.5 both front tyres2.5mm

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 98,412 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres 2.5 both front tyres2.5mm

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,887 miles

exhaust pipe at rear corroded

air con pump stained by dye

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,630 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,590 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,785 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 JGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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.

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What year was S354 JGN registered?

S354 JGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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