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S473 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 122,973 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 121,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 118,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 114,345 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 114,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 111,554 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 111,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S473 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S473 EBD, 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 S473 EBD registered?

S473 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S473 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 EBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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