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S71 WWP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 WWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,524 miles

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

offside front shock absorber dust cover partially detatched

power steering pipes to steering rack corroded

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,560 miles

bonnet catch sticky

handbrake travel

nearside rear brake hose ferrels rusty

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside front wiperblade split

offside outer sill slightly damaged

screw in nearside rear tyre tread to sidewall

slight rotation noise to offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,348 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,818 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,838 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,449 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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S71 WWP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S71 WWP, 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 S71 WWP registered?

S71 WWP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S71 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 WWP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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