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S711 CTO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,477 mi
Last recorded128,477 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 CTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake back plates holed and rusty

exhaust system rusty and repaired in places

front number plate damaged

lift both front top suspension mounts

o/s front tyre worn slightly inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

rear wiper rubber worn

slight oil leak

small hole n/s headlight glass

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,413 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not secure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake back plates holed and rusty

front number plate damaged

lift both front top suspension mounts

o/s front tyre worn slightly inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

rear wiper rubber worn

slight oil leak

small hole n/s headlight glass

Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,496 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Corrosion to power steering pipe near rack

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear springs

Exhaust noisy

OSF pads friction material < backing plate

Rear wiper needs a new blade

Slight corrosion to NSR brake pipes

Slight play detected in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,015 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty at the rear also has a slight blow

n/s rear brake back plate rusty

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear wiper rubber worn

slight oil weep on the engine

Fail 27 Jan 2015 109,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear brake back plate rusty

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear wiper rubber worn

slight oil weep on the engine

Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,286 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

rear brake back plates rusty

rear wiper rubber worn

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,192 miles

rear brake back plates rusty

rear washer inop

rear wiper rubber split

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,192 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake back plates rusty

rear washer inop

rear wiper rubber split

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,290 miles

battery insecure

play handbrake lever

rear brake back plates rusty

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 2 Feb 2012 76,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

play handbrake lever

rear brake back plates rusty

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,122 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has been bandaged up..big bore exhaust fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2011 64,122 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has been bandaged up..big bore exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 64,098 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2009 59,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,747 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 55,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight 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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S711 CTO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S711 CTO, 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 S711 CTO registered?

S711 CTO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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