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S425 JDP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,853 mi
Last recorded34,853 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 JDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,147 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2012 28,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,942 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 27,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,673 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 25,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,779 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 23,660 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,660 miles

both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 18,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

coolant leaking

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S425 JDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S425 JDP, 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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What year was S425 JDP registered?

S425 JDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S425 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 JDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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