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S448 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,086 mi
Last recorded158,086 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 158,086 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 158,085 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,410 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 150,399 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD REAR LOOSE.

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING AT OUTER EDGES.

L/H/F DOOR ONLY WORKS WITH KEY.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT FOOTBRAKE.

SOME DAMAGE AT BODY.

SOMETHING RATTLING INSIDE EXHAUST CENTRE BOX.

SPARE TYRE SOFT.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 139,014 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 138,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXHAUST KNOCKING AT CENTRE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

VARIOUS DAMAGE TO BODYWORK.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 129,943 miles

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

RATTLE INSIDE EXHAUST CENTRE BOX AND HITTING HEATSHIELD.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH FRONT/TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 123,376 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK.

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE AND SCRAPED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

SLIGHT NOISE AT R/H/R WHEEL BEARING.

SLIGHT SCRAPE AT REAR BUMPER@SMALL DENT AT R/H/R QUARTER PANEL.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 116,837 miles

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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S448 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S448 DVV, 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 S448 DVV registered?

S448 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S448 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 DVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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