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BI5668CJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,733 mi
Last recorded101,733 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBI5668CJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Feb 2013 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,890 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 85,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BI5668CJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BI5668CJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BI5668CJ?

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What year was BI5668CJ registered?

BI5668CJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is BI5668CJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BI5668CJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BI5668CJ have outstanding finance?

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