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S46 TNF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,406 mi
Last recorded64,406 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 TNF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,406 miles

Nearside door mirror cover loose.

Play in both side of the steering rack.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 64,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine coolant low. Added 1 litre oat anti-freeze.

Engine oil level low. Added 1 litre.

Nearside door mirror cover loose.

Play in both side of the steering rack.

Play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,162 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre only has 2mm tread.

Oil level on min.

Rear washer not working.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,040 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,040 miles

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

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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S46 TNF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc 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 S46 TNF, 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 S46 TNF registered?

S46 TNF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S46 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S46 TNF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S46 TNF have outstanding finance?

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