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S42 TBL

1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport92,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 TBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,095 miles

Please be advised that due to door sill trim covers a full inspectio of these areas have not been possible.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 78,095 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Please be advised that due to door sill trim covers a full inspectio of these areas have not been possible.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise power steering belt noise suspect slipping car has had accident damage

Fail 21 Oct 2006 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 60,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,942 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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S42 TBL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,286 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 GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S42 TBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S42 TBL is a 1998 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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