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S389 AGH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,579 mi
Last recorded61,579 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 AGH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,579 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,148 miles

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

O/S rear tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,726 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake/bind (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,202 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,385 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,527 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,527 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,518 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,707 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,767 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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S389 AGH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S389 AGH, 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 S389 AGH?

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What year was S389 AGH registered?

S389 AGH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S389 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 AGH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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