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S81 JRX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,873 mi
Last recorded150,873 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 JRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 150,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 150,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 149,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 142,365 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 142,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,377 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Number plate lamps produce a dull output

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 105,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front has advanced wear

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,237 miles

Advance wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,123 miles

Slightly long handbrake lever travel

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,050 miles

front no plate fading

Fail 19 Sep 2008 86,775 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,775 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,081 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 84,041 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,231 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly discoloured

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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S81 JRX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S81 JRX, 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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S81 JRX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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