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S420 JDP

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,980 mi
Last recorded55,980 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE78,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 JDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 May 2006 45,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 45,814 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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S420 JDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S420 JDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S420 JDP registered?

S420 JDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S420 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 JDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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