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S692 JLJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 JLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,993 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,592 miles

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,592 miles

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,701 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 51,499 miles

ADVISE REAR SILENCER GETTING RUSTY

Pass 8 May 2006 48,260 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 48,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2005 39,317 miles

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

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

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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S692 JLJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S692 JLJ, 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 S692 JLJ registered?

S692 JLJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S692 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S692 JLJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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