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S357 JJB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 JJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,459 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 JJB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JJB, 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 S357 JJB?

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What year was S357 JJB registered?

S357 JJB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S357 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 JJB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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