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S470 FFW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi
4 checks still locked for this Seat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 FFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2014
Pass 19 Feb 2013
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,792 miles

front & rear no plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,158 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,929 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Dec 2006 22,526 miles

advise offside front tyre bald on inside edge and both rear tyre's starting to perish

advise offside front wiper blade split

advise unable to check brake pipe's properley due to grease

advise unable to check wheel nut's and brake's properley due to wheel trim's fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,364 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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S470 FFW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S470 FFW, 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

How do I check the history of S470 FFW?

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What year was S470 FFW registered?

S470 FFW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S470 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 FFW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S470 FFW have outstanding finance?

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