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S434 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 134,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 131,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,870 miles

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 6 Jun 2008 120,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 109,257 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 109,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 101,828 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 101,828 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S434 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S434 EBD, 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 S434 EBD registered?

S434 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S434 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 EBD shows 8 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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