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S82 AVC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 AVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,666 miles

n/s front steering has play.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,331 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish and are 6 yrs old

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,054 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,054 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,616 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD LIGHT CRACKING .REAR TYRES LIGHT CRACKING.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPERBLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate starting to fade

hand brake slightly high

nearside front wiperblade deteriorated

nearside rear fog almp not working

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate starting to fade

hand brake slightly high

nearside front wiperblade deteriorated

nearside rear fog almp not working

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front registration plate starting to fade

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp

Fail 22 Feb 2008 63,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate starting to fade

one bulb not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,590 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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S82 AVC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S82 AVC, 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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S82 AVC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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