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S779 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,267 mi
Last recorded122,267 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 122,267 miles

All brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer body panel/wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play at top of steering column

Pass 29 Dec 2018 120,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has flat spots on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

power steering belt slack

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,084 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Offside front inner cv joint splitting

Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,740 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

Front suspension top mounts slight wear

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2011 80,740 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

Front suspension top mounts slight wear

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake near full travel.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shocl absorber - top mounts are worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,118 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,485 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,481 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 57,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,955 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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S779 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S779 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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S779 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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