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S969 LBY

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 LBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 142,659 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 142,652 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 115,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 115,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,587 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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S969 LBY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S969 LBY, 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 S969 LBY registered?

S969 LBY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S969 LBY safe to buy?

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