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S649 SND

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 SND
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust bracket deteriated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,792 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four coilsprings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside inner rackend slight play

offside rear bearing slight play

power steering pump weaping fluid

Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,709 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,694 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs corroding

gear box mounting insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,500 miles

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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S649 SND is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S649 SND, 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 S649 SND registered?

S649 SND is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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