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S641 BJO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 BJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 115,509 miles

advise front discs poor . corrosion metal brake pipes . advise play osf top strut mount

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise front discs poor . corrosion metal brake pipes . advise play osf top strut mount

Pass 21 May 2014 112,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 108,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside head light beam patern slightly poor

rear number plate deteriorating but still readable

small hole in nearside head light lens not affecting patern

Pass 6 May 2010 97,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,929 miles

N/S/F Headlamp has a stonechip

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 81,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 81,934 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

main beaqm telltale inop

Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 72,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S641 BJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S641 BJO, 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

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What year was S641 BJO registered?

S641 BJO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S641 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S641 BJO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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