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S547 LEF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,404 mi
Last recorded105,404 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,404 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 105,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosiobn sill brake hose ferrul brake pipe in wing/arches & shockers

cuts & cracks all tyres unable to fully check unable to fully check pads & discs slight wear wishbone bushes shocker top bushes & shockers slight cracks brake hoses

slight bind brakes play rear bearings

slight chaffing brake hose

slight play steering slight movement ball joints

slight wear wishbone bush

wiper split chip screen brake grabbing & judder slight play steering column seepage steering dampness shocks wet condition

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 95,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,784 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,784 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 81,192 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 81,192 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 74,039 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 73,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S547 LEF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol 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 S547 LEF, 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 S547 LEF registered?

S547 LEF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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