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S558 JTY

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 JTY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING O/S REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING

O/S MAIN BEAM TOO LOW

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING O/S REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING

O/S MAIN BEAM TOO LOW

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 68,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between the treads

Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,653 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 51,625 miles

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

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

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

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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S558 JTY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S558 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S558 JTY?

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What year was S558 JTY registered?

S558 JTY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S558 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 JTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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