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S358 CGX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,934 mi
Last recorded58,934 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 CGX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,934 miles

air-bag warning lamp stays on dash

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air-bag warning lamp stays on dash

both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

long travel on handbrake

nearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

nearside rear tyre has a worn 'rubbed' ring around both inner & outer sidewalls, no cords or ply exposed

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,472 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,253 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 37,253 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

colour of O/S/R INDICATOR FADED †FRONT bumper damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,703 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play on front suspension leg top mounts n/s and o/s

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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S358 CGX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S358 CGX, 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 S358 CGX?

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What year was S358 CGX registered?

S358 CGX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S358 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S358 CGX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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