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S396 SCV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 SCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,292 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,292 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,025 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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S396 SCV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S396 SCV, 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 S396 SCV?

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What year was S396 SCV registered?

S396 SCV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S396 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S396 SCV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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