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4173BGJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,637 mi
Last recorded138,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4173BGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 138,637 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 138,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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4173BGJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4173BGJ, 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 4173BGJ registered?

4173BGJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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