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S460 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 100,611 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 100,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side front tyre is very close to wear bars

Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,404 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 89,404 miles

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

HAND BRAKE HAS PLAY

Pass 14 Dec 2005 78,100 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 78,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Long hand brake travel

Near side tyre tread lifting and separeting

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

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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S460 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S460 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S460 DVV registered?

S460 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S460 DVV safe to buy?

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