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S59 LRY

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,063 mi
Last recorded133,063 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 LRY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 133,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,556 miles

n/s number plate lamp dim, slight blow on exhaust, n/s + o/s front suspension tops worn close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 114,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 100,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 87,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,160 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

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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S59 LRY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S59 LRY, 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 S59 LRY registered?

S59 LRY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S59 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 LRY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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