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S728 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,680 mi
Last recorded125,680 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 122,795 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 119,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 112,160 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 28 Oct 2009 111,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 107,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

baffles in rear exhaust breaking up

damage to windscreen

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear sidelight not working

Pass 15 Oct 2007 101,863 miles

baffles in exhaust backbox breaking up

damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Oct 2007 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baffles in exhaust backbox breaking up

damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 97,295 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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S728 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S728 DVV, 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 S728 DVV registered?

S728 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S728 DVV safe to buy?

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