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S847 XOX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,569 mi
Last recorded77,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,569 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 77,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,311 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner tread area

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,545 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and both front top strut mounts worn

Fail 13 Jun 2014 65,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and both front top strut mounts worn

Pass 16 May 2013 59,466 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.EXHAUST LEAK.CORROSION R FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.

Fail 15 May 2013 59,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.EXHAUST LEAK.CORROSION R FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,999 miles

Rear numberplate slightly delaminated, o/s n/s rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

slight exhaust leak from centre section joints.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear numberplate slightly delaminated, o/s n/s rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

slight exhaust leak from centre section joints.

Pass 31 May 2011 50,694 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.EXHAUST LEAKS.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 31 May 2011 50,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.EXHAUST LEAKS.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 46,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.

Fail 26 May 2010 46,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,410 miles

1FRONT NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND MINOR DAMAGE ..2 REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING PRIOR TO CLOSING BOOT LID (not found faulty to lightly tapping)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 42,410 miles

1FRONT NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND MINOR DAMAGE ..2 REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING PRIOR TO CLOSING BOOT LID (not found faulty to lightly tapping)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,044 miles

F+R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,044 miles

F+R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 38,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 35,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear flexis becoming rusty †some disc warp on o/s disc

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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S847 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S847 XOX, 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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S847 XOX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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