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S894 HVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,381 mi
Last recorded45,381 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 HVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,876 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,424 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre side walls badly cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

lower efforts recorded on n/s/r foot brake

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,738 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre side walls badly cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

lower efforts recorded on n/s/r foot brake

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres side walls cracked (age)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 38,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres side walls cracked (age)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,245 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyre side walls cracked through age

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,388 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 33,341 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some lift both frontstrut top mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,775 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 30,775 miles

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

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

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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S894 HVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S894 HVV, 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

How do I check the history of S894 HVV?

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What year was S894 HVV registered?

S894 HVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S894 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S894 HVV shows 12 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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