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S395 AGH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,233 mi
Last recorded109,233 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 AGH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,233 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearsid front floor section slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2011 109,143 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearsid front floor section slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,522 miles

horn poor

near side floor to sill poor corrodeing

off side floor corrodeing

off side front inner drive shaft joint has boot split and bolts missing

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

horn poor

near side floor to sill poor corrodeing

off side floor corrodeing

off side front inner drive shaft joint has boot split and bolts missing

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 78,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 71,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both number plates slightly disfigured

Front wishbone rear bushes split but have no excessive movement

N/S/R tyre on limit

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inside edge close to limit & has been repaired

O/S/R tyre has screw in it

Rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,715 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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S395 AGH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S395 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.

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S395 AGH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 August 1998.

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