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S357 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,235 mi
Last recorded69,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,740 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rattle

O/S/F Sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 41,740 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rattle

O/S/F Sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,983 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,500 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,481 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,212 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 20 Aug 2007 25,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,866 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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S357 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S357 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.

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What year was S357 EBD registered?

S357 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S357 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 EBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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