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S657 JPX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

33,994 mi
Last recorded33,994 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 JPX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 33,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 33,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres close to limit & cracking

lift in both front strut top mounts

n/s/f tyre close to limit & worn on edge

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,843 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 23,843 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 10,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 8,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 298,992 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 298,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front side lights dim

Brake fluid low

N/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R inner side light not working

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2011 286,483 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 286,483 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 267,865 miles

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

coolant leak

slight play in both side front trak rod ends

Pass 24 Aug 2010 267,865 miles

coolant leak

slight play in both side front trak rod ends

Pass 28 Aug 2009 249,488 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 249,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

slight play in both side rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2008 236,826 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 236,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 217,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 217,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer side walls.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 198,441 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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S657 JPX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S657 JPX, 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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S657 JPX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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