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S807 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,276 mi
Last recorded112,276 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,276 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,283 miles

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

front brake discs rusted & pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 107,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs rusted & pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,633 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 93,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,147 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,961 miles

nearside front dooropening from inside may need attention soon

Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 52,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 52,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S807 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S807 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 S807 DVV registered?

S807 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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