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S436 VKJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,310 mi
Last recorded126,310 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 VKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 126,310 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 126,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 85,569 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 65,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S436 VKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S436 VKJ, 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 S436 VKJ?

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What year was S436 VKJ registered?

S436 VKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S436 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 VKJ 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.

Does S436 VKJ have outstanding finance?

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