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S466 RCV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,337 mi
Last recorded182,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 182,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 173,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 155,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 146,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 129,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 111,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,535 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s + n/s front top strutt mounts slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,386 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s + n/s front top strutt mounts slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,386 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s + n/s front top strutt mounts slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,876 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,561 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 76,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates fading

nearside rear inner tail light not working

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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S466 RCV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S466 RCV, 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 S466 RCV registered?

S466 RCV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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