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S357 WYB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,455 mi
Last recorded165,455 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 WYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 165,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail tied down (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail tied down (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 155,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 155,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 151,195 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 151,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 148,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre has slight perishing to the side wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre has slight perishing to the side wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 143,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s front body damadged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 143,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s front body damadged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 139,067 miles

rear no plate fading

Pass 14 Sep 2009 132,809 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2008 127,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 119,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 105,356 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 WYB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S357 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

S357 WYB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S357 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 WYB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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