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S578 LTF

1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport92,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 LTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,127 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 103,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,150 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 93,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,938 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 86,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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S578 LTF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,286 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 GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S578 LTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S578 LTF registered?

S578 LTF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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