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S851 SAT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,343 mi
Last recorded82,343 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 SAT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,343 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2009 82,343 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2008 78,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 25 Oct 2008 78,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,526 miles

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

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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S851 SAT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S851 SAT, 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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What year was S851 SAT registered?

S851 SAT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S851 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 SAT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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