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S450 JDP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 JDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,900 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 47,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,277 miles

Slight damage to nearside outer sill panel

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,273 miles

battery not holding chardge

Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,273 miles

battery not holding chardge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,804 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front wing inner mud shield missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front wing inner mud shield missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,387 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 27,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,419 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 25,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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S450 JDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S450 JDP, 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 S450 JDP registered?

S450 JDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S450 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 JDP shows 15 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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