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S8 HRP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 HRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 119,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 119,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at centre joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 119,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (195/45R16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at centre joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge(195/45r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 117,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,389 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 104,899 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 104,742 miles

nearside front tyre perished and near limit

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 3 May 2013 104,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perished and near limit

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 4 May 2012 98,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 96,066 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,588 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,616 miles

as per vt32

Fail 25 Mar 2010 90,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front indictors starting to fade

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight exhaust leak

slight play to o/s/f upper bush

slight play to rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,841 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,200 miles

fuel pipes under floor damp no visable leaks

n/s outer cv gaiter damp

nail to n/s rear tyre

slight leak to exhaust joint

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes under floor damp no visable leaks

n/s outer cv gaiter damp

nail to n/s rear tyre

slight leak to exhaust joint

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 72,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,230 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 67,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S8 HRP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S8 HRP, 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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S8 HRP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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