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S840 DNH

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,701 mi
Last recorded105,701 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 DNH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 105,701 miles

All four brake discs are in poor condition.

Battery is insecure.

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Engine is noisy.

Front suspension strut top mounts have a lot of lift when unloaded.

Handbrake mechanism at offside rear caliper is not fully returning. (brake not binding)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 100,938 miles

All four brake discs are in poor condition. (worn and corroded)

Battery is insecure.

Front strut top mounts have quite a lot of lift when unloaded.

Water pump is very noisy and shaft / pulley are flapping about.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 100,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All four brake discs are in poor condition. (worn and corroded)

Battery is insecure.

Front strut top mounts have quite a lot of lift when unloaded.

Water pump is very noisy and shaft / pulley are flapping about.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,504 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine under shield fitted.

near side front wiper blade deteriorating.

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 95,583 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs.

corrosion on both rear brake discs.

cracks in off side rear tyre inner side wall.

engine under shield fitted.

near side front tyre 2mm.

off side front tyre 3mm.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 93,035 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

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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S840 DNH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S840 DNH, 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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S840 DNH is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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