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S816 URJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,618 mi
Last recorded70,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 URJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake hose twisted

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear 1 of 2 side lights not working

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate poor condition

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,351 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake hose twisted

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear 1 of 2 side lights not working

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,403 miles

Exhaust mid section starting to corrode / Both rear wheel bearing have slight play / Early signs of corrosion to nearside sill

Handbrake only just has reserve travel / Nearside mirror glass delaminating / Front numberplate has slight cracking / Rear numberplate starting to delaminate / Small chip to zone b of windscreen

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

Powersteering hose misted in oil / Both front suspension top mounts have slight play / Offside front tyre has a small cut to tread + wearing close to legal limit / Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall + close to legal limit on inside erdge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,403 miles

Exhaust mid section starting to corrode / Both rear wheel bearing have slight play / Early signs of corrosion to nearside sill

Handbrake only just has reserve travel / Nearside mirror glass delaminating / Front numberplate has slight cracking / Rear numberplate starting to delaminate / Small chip to zone b of windscreen

Powersteering hose misted in oil / Both front suspension top mounts have slight play / Offside front tyre has a small cut to tread + wearing close to legal limit / Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall + close to legal limit on inside erdge

Pass 19 May 2011 61,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 61,539 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 59,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2010 59,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2009 55,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,493 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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S816 URJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S816 URJ, 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 S816 URJ registered?

S816 URJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S816 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 URJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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