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S554 JTY

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 JTY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 136,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose and detatched

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished on tread area

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perished on tread area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 127,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 127,799 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 120,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,383 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,274 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 106,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2008 96,291 miles

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,291 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 77,608 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 77,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 66,189 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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S554 JTY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S554 JTY, 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 S554 JTY registered?

S554 JTY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S554 JTY safe to buy?

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