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S716 AWV

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,855 mi
Last recorded70,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 AWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,855 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,866 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,302 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 63,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,349 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 59,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 16,588 miles

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

one light out on centre stop light

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,484 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 48,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre near limits

one bulb not working in rear sreen brake light

slight chip in o/s head light lens

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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S716 AWV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S716 AWV, 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 S716 AWV registered?

S716 AWV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S716 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 AWV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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