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S893 VYC

1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport92,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 106,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,272 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 89,373 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 89,373 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 81,794 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 81,794 miles

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

off side front inner constant velocity joint gaiter torn

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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S893 VYC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,286 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 GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S893 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S893 VYC registered?

S893 VYC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S893 VYC safe to buy?

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