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S740 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,385 miles

Long travel on park brake lever.

Near side front tyre has a screw in edge of tread area.

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Signs of fluid on off side rear shockabsorber.

Slight inballance in front service brake effort.

Slight play in both front track rod end ball joints.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,259 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,214 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,800 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 77,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,414 miles

marks on all four wheel arches but tyres not fowling ( 175/70/13 tyres fitted on steel wheels )

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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S740 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc 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 S740 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 S740 DVV registered?

S740 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S740 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 DVV 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.

Does S740 DVV have outstanding finance?

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