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S738 JRW

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 JRW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 49,560 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,323 miles

Both front top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,770 miles

Both front lower wishbones rear bushes are starting to seperate / Exhaust midbox has a slight blow / Offside rear tyre has age related cracking / Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Front number plate has slight cracking / Both front top mounts have slight play / Both front shock absorber gaiters have slight splitting / Nearside front tyre has slight age relateed crackg + is getting low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,227 miles

Harazd warning light switch has intermitant fault / Front numberplate has a slight crack / Slight misting in oil to power steering pump / Exhaust middle to rear section joint has a slight blow

Nearside front tyre has slight age related cracking + starting to get low on tread / Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Harazd warning light switch has intermitant fault / Front numberplate has a slight crack / Slight misting in oil to power steering pump / Exhaust middle to rear section joint has a slight blow

Nearside front tyre has slight age related cracking + starting to get low on tread / Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,784 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,784 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,946 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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S738 JRW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 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 S738 JRW, 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 27 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 S738 JRW registered?

S738 JRW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 February 1999.

Is S738 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S738 JRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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