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S874 JDF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,913 mi
Last recorded91,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,913 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 91,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,092 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

slight discolouring on rear no plate

Fail 2 Aug 2008 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 60,442 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,357 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,207 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,804 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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S874 JDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S874 JDF, 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 S874 JDF registered?

S874 JDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S874 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 JDF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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