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S799 XOX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 139,394 miles

Nearside 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)

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to manifold area

Fail 7 Jul 2015 139,394 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to manifold area

Pass 7 Jul 2014 129,491 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded & only just acceptable.

Lift in both front suspension leg upper mounts.

N/S headlight beam aims to left,just acceptable.

O/S headlight beam image & density deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 129,487 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded & only just acceptable.

Lift in both front suspension leg upper mounts.

N/S headlight beam aims to left,just acceptable.

O/S headlight beam image & density deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,294 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded & only just acceptable.

O/S beam image & density detriorated.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded & only just acceptable.

Long handbrake lever travel.

O/S beam image & density detriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,925 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Light output reduced on O/S dipped beam & only just acceptable.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 110,829 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light output reduced on O/S dipped beam & only just acceptable.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 103,057 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts.

N/S/R inner side light bulb out,still meets minimum requirement.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,526 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,561 miles

front reg plate starting to delaminate

o/s headlight lens damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2007 93,511 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both head light aims adjusted..n/s high and right...o/s high

both inner tail lights not working, 2 x 207 bulbs fitted

front reg plate starting to delaminate

o/s headlight lens damaged

o/s stop light not working, 1 x 380 bulb fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 71,400 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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S799 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S799 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.

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What year was S799 XOX registered?

S799 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S799 XOX safe to buy?

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