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S445 JEG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 JEG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 98,346 miles

both front top shock mounts just meet criteria for play

exhaust corroding

front no. plate damaged

n/s/f shock leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing edge ( on limit )

Fail 9 May 2008 98,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front top shock mounts just meet criteria for play

exhaust corroding

front no. plate damaged

n/s/f shock leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing edge ( on limit )

Pass 4 May 2007 84,328 miles

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

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges, o/s/r just meets criteria

rear reg plate slightly stained

Fail 5 Apr 2007 83,462 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All indicators losing colour

All suspension shows general wear

Both rear tyres on limit

Creaking from both sides lower ball joints , track rod end or possibly rack

Exhaust corroding

Front & rear No plates deteriorating

Front discs worn

Front shocks feel worn, slight leak from nearside front

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S445 JEG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S445 JEG, 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 S445 JEG registered?

S445 JEG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S445 JEG safe to buy?

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