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S755 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,963 mi
Last recorded89,963 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake pads approx 85% worn

o/s front tyre approx 2mm

one bulb in hi level brake lamp not working

Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake pads approx 85% worn

o/s front tyre 2mm

oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,576 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,576 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 31 Jul 2008 81,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one bulb in hi level brake lamp not working

rear number plate starting to fade

slight deterioration in o/s front wishbone bush

Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,825 miles

one bulb in hi level brake lamp not working

rear number plate starting to fade

slight deterioration in o/s front wishbone bush

Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,554 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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S755 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S755 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 S755 DVV registered?

S755 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S755 DVV safe to buy?

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