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S991 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,653 mi
Last recorded70,653 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electric window not working

Fail 6 Aug 2019 70,307 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electric window not working

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,042 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,243 miles

Nearsde front wheel trim missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,243 miles

Nearsde front wheel trim missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,366 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,366 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,160 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear bumper not secure

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 53,969 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,619 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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S991 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S991 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 S991 DVV registered?

S991 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S991 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 DVV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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