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S361 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 161,556 miles

chassis has slight corrosion and nearside rear outer sill holed but outside prescribed area

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 155,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 155,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,931 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 135,885 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 125,814 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 16 Jun 2009 125,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

n/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 21 May 2008 110,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 110,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 94,536 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,862 miles

fault developing hazard switch

screen chipped

slight run out o/s/f tyre

brake pedal feels a bit soft

engine splash guard insecure

vertical play front strut top mounts common to vehicle

Fail 30 May 2006 78,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake pedal feels a bit soft

engine splash guard insecure

fault developing hazard switch

inner tail lights inop

screen chipped

slight run out o/s/f tyre

vertical play at front strut top mounts common to vehicle type

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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S361 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S361 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 S361 EBD registered?

S361 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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