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S691 MEW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,897 mi
Last recorded80,897 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 MEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,897 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56 (4.1.E.1)

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

CAT CONVERTER RATTLING

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive DAMAGED (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,358 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,356 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,365 miles

NSF Bumper inscure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,872 miles

exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,206 miles

Cut in near side front tyre wall, not deep enough to see ply or cords

Cut in off side rear tyre wall, not deep enough to see ply or cords

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)

cut in off side front side wall, not deep enough to see ply or cords

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,206 miles

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

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

Cut in near side front tyre wall, not deep enough to see ply or cords

Cut in off side rear tyre wall, not deep enough to see ply or cords

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)

cut in off side front side wall, not deep enough to see ply or cords

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,024 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 38,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 34,470 miles

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

front brakepads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Jun 2005 33,002 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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S691 MEW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S691 MEW, 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 S691 MEW registered?

S691 MEW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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