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S736 KLJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,801 mi
Last recorded110,801 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 KLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 110,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,888 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,888 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

advise hand brake travel

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 84,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

advise hand brake travel

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,518 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 76,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both rear brake flexi's ferrules slightly corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,330 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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S736 KLJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S736 KLJ, 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 S736 KLJ registered?

S736 KLJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S736 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S736 KLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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