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S788 XOX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,871 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes corrodded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

head lamp aims becoming hazy

just passed emissions , may require further investigation

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,907 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,094 miles

both front upper strut top bushes worn

near side rear tyre begining to wear on inside

off side front bottom arm rear bush begining to de-bond

Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front upper strut top bushes worn

near side rear tyre begining to wear on inside

off side front bottom arm rear bush begining to de-bond

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,045 miles

both front strut top bushes/bearings begining to show signs of wear

Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front strut top bushes/bearings begining to wear

Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,528 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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S788 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S788 XOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S788 XOX?

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What year was S788 XOX registered?

S788 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S788 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S788 XOX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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