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S987 TAW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,267 mi
Last recorded72,267 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 TAW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 72,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer has corrosion

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2008 63,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,676 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 61,676 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,188 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,188 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bumper insecure

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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S987 TAW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S987 TAW, 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 S987 TAW registered?

S987 TAW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S987 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 TAW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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