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S435 RHL

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,088 mi
Last recorded137,088 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 RHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside inner rack end has slight play

offside inner rack end has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2014 137,088 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside inner rack end has slight play

offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2013 135,116 miles

all brake pipe unions becoming corroded

both headlamp beam images becoming slightly blurred

both rear coil springs becominmg corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

some play both front strut top mountings

Fail 16 Feb 2013 135,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all brake pipe unions becoming corroded

both headlamp beam images becoming slightly blurred

both rear coil springs becominmg corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

parking brake lever travel long

some play both front strut top mountings

Pass 22 Feb 2012 133,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear number plates deteriorated

slight play in inner steer rack joints

Pass 2 Mar 2011 127,055 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

os door mirror damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 110,776 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

front pads getting low

n earside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nail offside raer tyre tread

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Mar 2008 101,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,767 miles

advise:o/s/r tyre on legal limit.

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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S435 RHL 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 81.8%.

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 S435 RHL, 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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S435 RHL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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