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S794 BHO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 BHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 86,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 86,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 77,629 miles

n/s blade split on end

Fail 5 May 2012 77,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s blade split on end

Fail 16 May 2011 70,633 miles

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

sign of perishing rear no plate & suspension bushes

Pass 16 May 2011 70,633 miles

sign of perishing rear no plate & suspension bushes

Pass 21 May 2010 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of perrishing rear number plate

Fail 18 May 2010 63,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of perrishing rear number plate

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,772 miles

Both rear indicators starting to show white light

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,308 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,634 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,537 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,405 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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S794 BHO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S794 BHO, 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 S794 BHO registered?

S794 BHO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S794 BHO safe to buy?

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