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S488 VAW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 VAW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 103,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,858 miles

Emission readings at tick over high ( see print out in car )

Engine running reqs attension

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,171 miles

n/s mirror cracked !! ok at this mot test.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked !! ok at this mot test.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 100,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished o,k at this mot test.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate dis-coloured o.k at this mot test.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished o,k at this mot test.

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate dis-coloured o.k at this mot test.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,189 miles

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

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

engine leaking anti-freeze, n/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 31 Aug 2005 77,770 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 77,770 miles

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

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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S488 VAW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S488 VAW, 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 S488 VAW registered?

S488 VAW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S488 VAW safe to buy?

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