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S948 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 97,138 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side outer sill cover insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,421 miles

1)nearside front seat belt slow to retract †2)offside rear wheel arch corroding †3)centre section of exhaust temporary repair

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside 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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S948 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S948 DVV, 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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What year was S948 DVV registered?

S948 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S948 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 DVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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