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S998 AOG

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,473 mi
Last recorded115,473 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 AOG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 115,473 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,308 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,287 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 101,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2010 101,577 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,548 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 97,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 91,623 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,989 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 85,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,887 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 78,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid low

nsf headlight lens cracked

os washer jet blocked

power steering belt slack

Pass 24 Jan 2006
Fail 14 Jan 2006 70,142 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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S998 AOG is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 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 S998 AOG, 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 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S998 AOG registered?

S998 AOG is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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