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S875 JDF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 175,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 175,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 155,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 155,742 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 132,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 132,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 116,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 116,564 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 99,572 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 99,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S875 JDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S875 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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S875 JDF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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