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S481 MGA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,350 mi
Last recorded150,350 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 MGA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 143,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,164 miles

rear plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,738 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 17 Mar 2007 70,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to see brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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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S481 MGA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S481 MGA, 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 S481 MGA registered?

S481 MGA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S481 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 MGA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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