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S37 UVR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,900 mi
Last recorded171,900 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 UVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 171,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 171,889 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 166,159 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 166,159 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 148,369 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S37 UVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S37 UVR, 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 S37 UVR?

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What year was S37 UVR registered?

S37 UVR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S37 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 UVR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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