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S576 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,363 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Drive belt cracking

N/s fog lamp lens broken

N/s rear brake disc shield seriously corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Bonnet not closing to lock position

Fail 25 Jun 2007 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

battery loose

both front flexi hoses perrishing

indicators slightly loose

slight exhaust blow at big bore joint

stone chip screen

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,131 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

hand brake has little reserve travel

off side rear wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Mar 2006 70,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

pasanger wiper blade split

rear wiper blade deterioated

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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S576 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 S576 DVV, 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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S576 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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