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S824 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,642 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,234 miles

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

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

front exhaust section rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,447 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 81,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,583 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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S824 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S824 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S824 DVV registered?

S824 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S824 DVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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