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S890 EUB

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 EUB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,250 miles

offside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer wall

Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,250 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer wall

Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,376 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,376 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration Plates deteriorating.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,459 miles

Front registration plate blemished.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,962 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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S890 EUB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S890 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S890 EUB registered?

S890 EUB is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S890 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S890 EUB shows 9 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.

Does S890 EUB have outstanding finance?

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