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S495 JEG

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,010 mi
Last recorded135,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 JEG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 135,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

baby seat fitted

emmisions to low to register

outer sills cvered by body kit

Pass 23 May 2009 125,694 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 125,694 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 118,600 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 118,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake balest valve rusted ant stuck

Fail 12 May 2007 112,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 112,629 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 105,659 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 105,659 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S495 JEG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S495 JEG, 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 S495 JEG registered?

S495 JEG is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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