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S683 ABX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,984 mi
Last recorded110,984 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 ABX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,984 miles

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,984 miles

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

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,186 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,713 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,508 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,492 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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S683 ABX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S683 ABX, 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 S683 ABX registered?

S683 ABX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S683 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S683 ABX shows 12 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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