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S766 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,924 mi
Last recorded105,924 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,924 miles

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Both front H/Light glass protectors abit dirty and starting to effect light output

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

O/S/F indicator light starting to get abit faded (Bulb)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 105,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Both front H/Light glass protectors abit dirty and starting to effect light output

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

O/S/F indicator light starting to get abit faded (Bulb)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,738 miles

Free lift detected at both front suspension strutt top mounts.

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

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

Rear chassis at offside is rusty

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Slight long foot brake pedal.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 93,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Free lift detected at both front suspension strutt top mounts.

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

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

Rear chassis at offside is rusty

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Slight long foot brake pedal.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,879 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Clutch pedal stiff

N/S/R tyre getting abit uneven at tread area and abit low on tread in places

O/S/F b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,879 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Clutch pedal stiff

Exhaust system getting corroded abit

N/S/R tyre getting abit uneven at tread area and abit low on tread in places

O/S/F b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,539 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges close to limits

usual lift detected in front suspension top mount bearings in jacked position

Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,593 miles

signs of coolant and oil leakage in engine bay at distributer end of cylinder head

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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S766 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green 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 S766 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 S766 DVV registered?

S766 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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