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S546 JRU

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,492 mi
Last recorded82,492 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 JRU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,700 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,715 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to tyre bars

play both front strut top mountings

rear silencer tail pipe corroded away

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,933 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 69,933 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,685 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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S546 JRU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S546 JRU, 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 S546 JRU registered?

S546 JRU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S546 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S546 JRU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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