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S734 RWF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,655 mi
Last recorded135,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 RWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 135,655 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 126,555 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 126,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,684 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 122,604 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 107,281 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 88,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,803 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 79,803 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2005 72,039 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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S734 RWF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S734 RWF, 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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S734 RWF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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